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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 $32. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $360 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average $71 (€57).
A train is $298 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average $360 (€292).
Other travel options to East Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 350 Wolverine · 8150 AMTRAK6:45 AM8h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL4:00 PMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI$961One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 350 Wolverine · 8150 AMTRAK6:45 AM8h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL4:00 PMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI$961One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA36121:06 PM1h12O'Hare International Airport3:18 PMLansing Capital Region International Airport$4561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 6049 AMTRAK9:30 PM11h35Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:05 AMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI$1541One-way1 transfer
UA21359:29 PM1h28O'Hare International Airport11:57 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2731One-way0 transfers- UA24267:47 PM1h32O'Hare International Airport10:19 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
- UA11507:20 AM1h32O'Hare International Airport9:52 AMDetroit Wayne County Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average $71 (€57).
A train is $298 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average $360 (€292).
Other travel options to East Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and East Lansing, MI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Lansing, Delta Center, MI.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to East Lansing, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to East Lansing, MI by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to East Lansing, MI by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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