There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Lansing by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 3m$40–257Drive 229.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from O'Hare to Lansingcar 229.5 mi
3h 59m$38–55Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 55m$114–198Fly to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 45m$102–349
O'Hare to Lansing by subway, foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Lansing is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Clark/Lake and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between O'Hare and Lansing is 187 miles. The road distance is 230.8 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from O'Hare to Lansing, including transfers.
O'Hare to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
O'Hare to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily. 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
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
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Booking & Getting There
O'Hare to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 5:47 PM in O'Hare and 6:47 PM in Lansing.
O'Hare to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Lansing is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from O'Hare to Lansing.
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