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Overview: East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL flight

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Flights from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by train.
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
Train from $33 (€26)
Distance
172 miles (278 km)
Average flight duration
1h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
$68 (€55)
Flights per day
17
Direct flights
3
Fastest flight
1h 28m
Cheapest month to travel
August
First flight
05:00
Last flight
22:31
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
Train from $33 (€26)

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

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$298

Average price

$372

Fastest journey

1 h 23 m

Average duration

1 h 26 m

Flights per day

5

Distance

278 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around $372 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $298.

Fast flights

Of the 5 flights that leave East Lansing, MI for Chicago, IL onMon, Jul 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct flights cover the 278 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the longest flights will take 1 h 29 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 Airlines
11:00AM1h42
East Lansing, MI
12:42PMChicago, IL
$2981One-way
0 transfers
United
04:15PM1h23
East Lansing, MI
05:38PMChicago, IL
$3761One-way
0 transfers
United
11:10PM1h25
East Lansing, MI
12:35AMChicago, IL
$3931One-way
0 transfers
United
11:20PM1h25
East Lansing, MI
12:45AMChicago, IL
$3941One-way
0 transfers
United
11:12PM1h29
East Lansing, MI
12:41AMChicago, IL
$4011One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL 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 28m. 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 €55.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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Bus

€240

Average price

€56

Average price

Cheapest

€57

Average price

4h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 28m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 23m

Average total duration

3h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

Onboard

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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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Most popular train company

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East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL flight times

Showing flights for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 6:34 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
american_airlinesAA2735 · AA8157:03 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport
7h28
2:31 AM O'Hare International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2735 · AA24887:03 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport
5h13
12:16 AM O'Hare International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3131 · AA23468:09 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport
8h37
4:46 AM O'Hare International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1095 · AA318811:31 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport
5h26
4:57 AM O'Hare International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1355 · AA141311:40 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport
6h19
5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport1 transfer

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

The best time to book your flight from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL is 28 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL 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 East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL.

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