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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 an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €162.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price | €162 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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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 €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average €50.
A train is €119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average €162.
Other travel options to East Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · 81506:45 AM8h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL4:00 PMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI€781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 350 · 81506:45 AM8h15Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL4:00 PMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI€781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA34911:53 PM1h17O'Hare International Airport4:10 PMLansing Capital Region International Airport€3931One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 48 · 60499:30 PM11h35Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:05 AMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI€1281One-way1 transfer
- 448 · 60499:30 PM11h35Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:05 AMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI€1281One-way1 transfer
- AA398012:58 PM1h33O'Hare International Airport3:31 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€2221One-way0 transfers
- AA40128:59 PM1h35O'Hare International Airport11:34 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€2221One-way0 transfers
- AA39475:00 PM1h36O'Hare International Airport7:36 PMDetroit Wayne County Airport€2221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average €50.
A train is €119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to East Lansing, MI costing on average €162.
Other travel options to East Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 47 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 American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to East Lansing, MI by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to East Lansing, MI by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to East Lansing, MI by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 0 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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