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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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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€44 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI
Travel to Lansing, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $340 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $372 (€296).
Other travel options to Lansing, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Lansing, Delta Center, MI.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Lansing, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lansing, MI by train.
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