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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 prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $40 (€32).
A train is $349 (€275) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lansing, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $382 (€301).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Indian Trails to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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