Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 3 trains that leave Chicago, IL for East Lansing, MI on Sun, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 11 h 35 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.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €288 Average price |
4h 25m Average duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 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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![]() | 9:00 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 3h55 | 12:55 AM East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sunday, June 15 | |||||
![]() | 2:30 AM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 11h35 | 2:05 PM East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 11h35 | 2:05 PM East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. |
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Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 22:00 |
Last train 22:00 |
Amtrak trains will get you to East Lansing, MI from Chicago, IL from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Chicago, IL and East Lansing, MI, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.
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