There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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$70–457Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
7h 13m$42–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 32m$72–149Drive 229.5 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Lansingcar 229.5 mi
3h 59m$42–61Fly 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 CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
4h 56m$88–356Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 32m$82–116
O'Hare to Lansing by subway, foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $65 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
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 Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
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 train which takes 6h 32m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from O'Hare to Lansing, including transfers.
O'Hare to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus 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 $65 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus via South Haven, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
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
- $65–450
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
- $80–500
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 (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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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
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More Questions & Answers
O'Hare to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Haven station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of O'Hare. It is currently 7:21 AM in O'Hare and 8:21 AM 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.
There are 85+ hotels available in Lansing.