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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 $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $46, while a flight costs an average of $727.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $727 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus 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 Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $68.
A bus is $680 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $727.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Flight takes on average 6h 16m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 5h 32m 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 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.
- FlixBus1:10 PM5h25Lansing, Delta Center, MI5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:10 PM5h25Lansing, Delta Center, MI5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA37346:00 AM1h12Lansing Capital Region International Airport6:12 AMO'Hare International Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus1:05 PM5h00Lansing, Delta Center, MI5:05 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 PM5h30Lansing, Delta Center, MI5:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$331One-way0 transfers
- AA34914:40 PM1h30Lansing Capital Region International Airport5:10 PMO'Hare International Airport$4311One-way0 transfers
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AA51671:04 PM9h56Lansing Capital Region International Airport10:00 PMO'Hare International Airport$6821One-way1 transfer 
AA4541+AA51671:04 PM11h32Lansing Capital Region International Airport11:36 PMO'Hare International Airport$6821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $68.
A bus is $680 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $727.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Flight takes on average 6h 16m.
- 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 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.
- Trains mostly depart from East Lansing Station, East Lansing, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Lansing, Delta Center, MI and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus 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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