There are 6 ways to get from Skokie to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 48m$71–147Drive 232.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skokie to East Lansingcar 232.6 mi
4h 2m$43–62Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 54m$79–115Bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
- Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
3h 58m$73–482Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
9h 48m$44–83Fly 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
4h 49m$88–356
Skokie to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skokie to East Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Skokie to East Lansing is to bus and fly and line 01 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $70 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Skokie to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Oakton & Crawford and arriving at EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Skokie to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Edgebrook and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Skokie and East Lansing is 221 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.
The best way to get from Skokie to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Skokie to East Lansing, including transfers.
Skokie to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Skokie to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Skokie to East Lansing is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Skokie, IL, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h.
- 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
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
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 517-394-1000
- Website
- cata.org
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cata.org/
- 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
Skokie to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Skokie. It is currently 6:47 PM in Skokie and 7:47 PM in East Lansing.
Skokie to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skokie to East Lansing is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Skokie to East Lansing.
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