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How to get fromPalatine to Lansingby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palatine to Lansing by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    4h 1m
    $43–262

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 46m
    $122–193

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 52m

  4. Drive  242.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Lansingcar car 242.4 mi
    4h 17m
    $45–64

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $106–364

  6. Train, bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    10h 24m
    $64–109

Palatine to Lansing by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, 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 46m.

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