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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $739.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$739 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 Lansing, MI:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $684 (€567) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $739 (€611).
Other travel options to Lansing, MI take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€45) compared to roughly $58 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 5h 39m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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$271One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:30 AM5h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 PMLansing, Delta Center, MI$271One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:30 AM5h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:00 PMLansing, Delta Center, MI$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $684 (€567) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Lansing, MI costing on average $739 (€611).
Other travel options to Lansing, MI take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Lansing, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lansing, MI by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Lansing, MI by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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