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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. 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 €35, while a flight costs an average of €600.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€58 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €600 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €58.
A bus is €566 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €600.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 8m 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 Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:05 PM 5h00 Lansing, Delta Center, MI 5:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:05 PM 5h00 Lansing, Delta Center, MI 5:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA35165:37 AM 1h23 Lansing Capital Region International Airport 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport €386 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 365 Blue Water
8:54 AM 3h51 East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI 11:45 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL €52 1 One-way 0 transfers - 365 Blue Water · 305 Lincoln Service
8:54 AM 9h48 East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI 5:42 PM Summit Station, Summit, IL €60 1 One-way 1 transfer - 365 Blue Water · 383 Illinois Zephyr
8:54 AM 10h19 East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI 6:13 PM LaGrange Road Station, La Grange, IL €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AA3402
4:02 PM 1h28 Lansing Capital Region International Airport 4:30 PM O'Hare International Airport €386 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €58.
A bus is €566 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average €600.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lansing, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lansing Capital Region International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lansing, Delta Center, MI and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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