There are 6 ways to get from Mundelein to East 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 Mundelein to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 31m$73–149Drive 253.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mundelein to East Lansingcar 253.5 mi
4h 31m$47–67Line 574 bus, line 272 bus, bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Hawley St & Seymour Ave to Hawthorn Mallbus 574
- Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 270
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
8h 56m$84–121Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Mundelein to O'Hare Transfertrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 23m$73–479Train, bus
- Take the train from Mundelein to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
9h 9m$48–87Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
5h 14m$88–354
Mundelein to East Lansing by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mundelein to East Lansing is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Mundelein to East Lansing is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $70 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Mundelein to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Hawley St & Seymour Ave and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Mundelein to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Mundelein and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Mundelein and East Lansing is 247 miles. The road distance is 255 miles.
The best way to get from Mundelein to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Mundelein to East Lansing, including transfers.
Mundelein to East Lansing bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Hawley St & Seymour Ave station.
Mundelein to East Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mundelein station.
The best way to get from Mundelein to East Lansing is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 574 bus and line 272 bus and bus and line 56 bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Mundelein, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Mundelein to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hawley St & Seymour Ave to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Mundelein to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Mundelein to O'Hare Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Mundelein to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Hawley St & Seymour Ave to Hawthorn Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mundelein to East Lansing bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Hawthorn Mall station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Mundelein. It is currently 11:03 PM in Mundelein and 12:03 AM in East Lansing.
Mundelein to East Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mundelein to East Lansing is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Mundelein to East Lansing.
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