There are 5 ways to get from Mokena to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 50m$119–190Train, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 46m$39–263Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 41mDrive 216.4 mi
- Drive from Mokena to Lansingcar 216.4 mi
3h 42m$40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Mokena to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus
10h 25m$61–106
Mokena to Lansing by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mokena to Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mokena to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mokena station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop B and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Mokena to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Mokena and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Mokena and Lansing is 245 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mokena to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Mokena to Lansing, including transfers.
Mokena to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Mokena to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mokena station.
The best way to get from Mokena to Lansing is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Mokena, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Mokena to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Mokena to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Mokena to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Mokena to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Mokena to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Mokena. It is currently 6:12 AM in Mokena and 7:12 AM in Lansing.
Mokena to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mokena to Lansing is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Mokena to Lansing.
There are 84+ hotels available in Lansing.