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Overview: Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI flight

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Flights from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $33 (€27)
Distance
172 miles (278 km)
Average flight duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
$96 (€78)
Flights per day
17
Direct flights
3
Fastest flight
1h 13m
Cheapest month to travel
May
First flight
05:00
Last flight
22:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $33 (€27)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$303

Average price

$410

Fastest journey

1 h 32 m

Average duration

4 h 8 m

Flights per day

20

Distance

278 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight 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 $410 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $303.

Fast flights

Of the 20 flights that leave Chicago, IL for East Lansing, MI onFri, Jul 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 18 the direct flights cover the 278 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .

On Fri, Jul 18 the longest flights will take 5 h 1 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.

Republic AirlinesAA4397
09:15PM1h32
O'Hare International Airport
11:47PMDetroit Wayne County Airport
$3031One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1784 · AA1134
07:05AM7h13
O'Hare International Airport
03:18PMDetroit Wayne County Airport
$3161One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2530 · AA1134
08:30AM5h48
O'Hare International Airport
03:18PMDetroit Wayne County Airport
$3161One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA689 · AA370
06:25PM5h19
O'Hare International Airport
12:44AMDetroit Wayne County Airport
$3161One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2896 · AA3131
06:00AM7h13
O'Hare International Airport
02:13PMDetroit Wayne County Airport
$3161One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI

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 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €78.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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Flight
Most popular
Train
Bus

€199

Average price

€38

Average price

Cheapest

€49

Average price

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 8m

Average total duration

4h 38m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.8 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Spirit Airlines

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Amtrak

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Live departures

Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI flight times

Showing flights for today, Thursday, July 17
Last updated at 2:42 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
american_airlinesAA760 · AA313110:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
8h13
6:13 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2842 · AA168310:15 AM O'Hare International Airport
5h01
3:16 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2896 · AA313111:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h13
6:13 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1854 · AA155712:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
4h29
4:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1784 · AA113412:05 PM O'Hare International Airport
7h13
7:18 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2530 · AA11341:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h48
7:18 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2080 · AA11342:17 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h01
7:18 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1747 · AA13552:50 PM O'Hare International Airport
7h50
10:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA481 · AA13553:39 PM O'Hare International Airport
7h01
10:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1743+republic_airlinesAA44084:52 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h00
9:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2279 · AA6605:37 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h07
10:44 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1290 · AA31086:23 PM O'Hare International Airport
8h00
2:23 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2257 · AA6908:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
8h56
4:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2257 · AA31088:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h23
2:23 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1193 · AA6908:52 PM O'Hare International Airport
8h04
4:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA627 · AA4199:59 PM O'Hare International Airport
4h37
2:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA627 · AA3709:59 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h45
4:44 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3311 · AA69010:08 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h48
4:56 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA689 · AA37011:32 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h12
4:44 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport1 transfer
Friday, July 18
republic_airlinesAA43972:15 AM O'Hare International Airport
1h32
3:47 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI?

The best time to book your flight from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI is 28 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI.

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