Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chicago, IL for East Lansing, MI on Thu, May 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 22 the direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Thu, May 22 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €288 Average price |
8h 3m Average duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:30 PM Chicago, IL | 5h25 | 7:55 PM East Lansing, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:45 |
Last bus 15:30 |
Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus buses will get you to East Lansing, MI from Chicago, IL from $31 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is the main bus company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak buses running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by bus across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next bus journey from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI.
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