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4.6Travel Information between East Lansing, MI and Chicago, IL
 Distance | 172 miles (278 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $29 - $36 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $29 (€26) • 3 h 51 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $33 (€30) • 1 h 22 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak |
Take a bus, train or flight to travel 172 miles (278 km) to Chicago, IL from East Lansing, MI. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL.
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How to get from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL 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 East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL.
There are 3 ways to get from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between East Lansing, MI and Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $29 (€26).
This is compared to other travel options from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $36 (€32).
Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $33 (€30).
The quickest way to travel to Chicago, IL from East Lansing, MI is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 22 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 55 min on average.
Getting to Chicago, IL by train takes 3 h 51 min on average.
Chicago, IL is approximately 172 miles (278 km) away from East Lansing, MI.
The average frequency per day from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
- You can travel to Chicago, IL from East Lansing, MI by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $36 (€32) with FlixBus from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL.
- You can take a flight from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL with Spirit Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Spirit Airlines from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL.
- You can travel by train to Chicago, IL from East Lansing, MI with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from East Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with 3 direct flights per day.
- Direct trains with with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between East Lansing, MI and Chicago, IL.
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