There are 7 ways to get from Wheaton to 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 Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 47m$122–193Drive 238.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wheaton to Lansingcar 238.3 mi
4h 11m$44–63Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 8mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 55m$44–263Train, bus
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus
10h 25m$63–109Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, train
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- 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
7h 37m$107–365Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 46m$150–362
Wheaton to Lansing by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton to Lansing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton to Lansing is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheaton to Lansing. However, there are services departing from West St & Indiana St and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Harrison & Kedzie, Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Wheaton and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Wheaton and Lansing is 240 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Wheaton to Lansing, including transfers.
Wheaton to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Wheaton to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheaton station.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Lansing is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Wheaton, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Wheaton 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 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- 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 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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Booking & Getting There
Wheaton to Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Wheaton. It is currently 5:16 PM in Wheaton and 6:16 PM in Lansing.
Wheaton to Lansing train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton to Lansing is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Wheaton to Lansing.
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