Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI depart on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by train.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:52, the last at 23:46. The fastest flight covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 1h 21m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Flights per day 26 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 21m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 00:52 |
Last flight 23:46 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI
Cheapest price
$470
Average price
$745
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Flights per day
64
Distance
278 km
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 $745 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $470.
Of the 64 flights that leave Chicago, IL for East Lansing, MI onFri, Nov 07, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct flights cover the 278 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 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.
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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 €26. 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 €26, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€196 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI flights for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1632 · AA3195 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h13 | 4:13 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2066 · UA6365 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h39 | 6:39 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA523+ AA5460 | 12:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h39 | 9:45 PM Lansing Capital Region International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA791 · UA245 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h48 | 7:58 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2112 · UA2289 · UA3437 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h56 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1231 · UA6120 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h49 | 8:59 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1975 · UA425 · UA3586 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h56 | 12:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1784 · AA2376 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h42 | 7:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1975 · UA425 · UA3437 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h56 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1975 · UA554 · UA3437 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h56 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1975 · UA554 · UA3586 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h56 | 12:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA563 · UA3606 | 1:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h05 | 6:20 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5400 · UA1814 · UA3437 | 1:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h51 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5400 · UA1814 · UA3586 | 1:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h51 | 12:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5717 | 1:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 2:45 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1285 · UA4615 · UA3437 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h41 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1285 · UA3448 · UA3437 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h41 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1285 · UA3623 · UA3437 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h41 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3055 · AA3310 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h35 | 8:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5460+ AA4103 | 2:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h43 | 9:45 PM Lansing Capital Region International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5056+ AA4103 | 2:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h44 | 6:46 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2814 · AA3311 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h21 | 9:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2814 · AA2376 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h32 | 7:52 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3472 | 3:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h30 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3443 | 4:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h09 | 5:25 PM Lansing Capital Region International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1239 · AA1860 | 4:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h18 | 11:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1606 · AA3311 | 4:29 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h12 | 9:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1606 · AA1297 | 4:29 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h26 | 11:55 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2467 | 4:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h16 | 6:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2414 · UA1331 · UA3658 | 4:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h40 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1126 · UA3437 | 5:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h05 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA603+ AA5460 | 5:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h05 | 9:45 PM Lansing Capital Region International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2400 · AA2826 | 5:46 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h15 | 2:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2400 · AA1860 | 5:46 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h57 | 11:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 · UA3437 | 5:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h16 | 11:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 · UA3586 | 5:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h16 | 12:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3635 · UA1331 · UA3658 | 6:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h53 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3408 | 6:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h28 | 8:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2090 · UA2035 | 7:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h17 | 3:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2746 · UA6246 | 7:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h53 | 11:53 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2345+ AA5075 | 7:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h48 | 12:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA781 · AA2826 | 7:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h38 | 2:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA767 · UA2035 | 7:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h22 | 3:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2514 · AA2559 | 8:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h27 | 3:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2635 · UA371 · UA3658 | 8:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h23 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1082 · UA4486 · UA3658 | 8:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h18 | 4:38 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA310 | 8:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 9:45 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1485 · UA2035 | 8:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h37 | 3:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2202 · AA2508 | 8:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h58 | 3:52 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2095 · UA685 | 9:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h59 | 4:42 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6246 | 9:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 11:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2576 · AA2559 | 10:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h25 | 3:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2576 · AA2371 | 10:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h20 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1594+ AA4598 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h01 | 3:46 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6373 | 10:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h27 | 12:14 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1876 · AA2371 | 11:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h55 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4774 | 11:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h24 | 1:13 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5833 | 11:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h29 | 1:19 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
UA426 · UA4024 | 12:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h39 | 4:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA894 · AA2371 | 12:35 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h50 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1824 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h25 | 3:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3667 | 3:08 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h27 | 4:35 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3508 | 3:13 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h13 | 4:26 AM Lansing Capital Region International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4927 | 3:16 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h36 | 4:52 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Lansing, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Great Lakes Folk Festival, a vibrant celebration of folk music and culture featuring performances, crafts, and food from diverse communities
- East Lansing Art Festival, an annual event showcasing local artists and their work through exhibits, live demonstrations, and interactive activities
- Michigan State University Homecoming, a spirited celebration with a parade, football game, and various alumni events bringing the community together.
- Memorial Day, the start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, festive celebrations with fireworks and community gatherings
- Labor Day, a perfect time for enjoying the last days of summer with various local festivities.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Popular airports from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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