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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lansing, MI:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $365 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $426 (€349).
Other travel options to Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:30 AM5h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 PMLansing, Delta Center, MI$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 AM5h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 PMLansing, Delta Center, MI$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA375310:05 PM1h12O'Hare International Airport12:17 AMLansing Capital Region International Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 364 Blue Water4:00 PM3h55Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL8:55 PMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI$731One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 6049 AMTRAK9:30 PM11h35Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:05 AMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI$1531One-way1 transfer
- 448 Lake Shore Limited · 6049 AMTRAK9:30 PM11h35Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:05 AMEast Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI$1701One-way1 transfer
- AA36121:06 PM1h12O'Hare International Airport3:18 PMLansing Capital Region International Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
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AA52468:56 PM14h56O'Hare International Airport12:52 PMLansing Capital Region International Airport$4831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $365 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $426 (€349).
Other travel options to Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Lansing, MI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Lansing, Delta Center, MI.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Lansing Capital Region International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Lansing, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lansing, MI by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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