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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmette to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 25m
    $76–152

  2. Drive 231.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmette to Lansingcar car 231.3 mi
    4h 2m
    $43–61

  3. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483
    7h 9m
    $47–88

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    4h 24m
    $69–463

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 34m
    $86–126

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    6h 16m
    $92–362

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 23m
    $149–511

Wilmette to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and 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, you can take a train from Wilmette to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 7h 9m.

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