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3 h 43 min
354 km.
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Chicago, United States of America → East Lansing, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Chicago to East Lansing

Composite routes from Chicago to East Lansing

Cheapest
3 h 43 min
Car
354 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane
Other
3 h 43 min
Rideshare
354 km.
from $13.47
4 h
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $354.97
5 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $298.23
5 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
275 km.
from $201.49

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$413.04

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$260.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$336.96

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$103.26

Bus operators

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Flint, MI to East
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$25.00

Michigan Flyer

Phone:
+1 517-333-0400
Email:
Website:
michiganflyer.com/
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.78–$32.61

Capital Area Transportation Authority

Phone:
+1 517-394-1000
Website:
cata.org/
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to East Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to East Lansing is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to East Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to East Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

How far is it from Chicago to East Lansing?

The distance between Chicago and East Lansing is 336 km. The road distance is 352.8 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to East Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $25 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to East Lansing?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chicago to East Lansing, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and East Lansing?

East Lansing is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 13:12 in Chicago and 14:12 in East Lansing.

Can I drive from Chicago to East Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to East Lansing is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Chicago to East Lansing.

Where can I stay near East Lansing?

There are 64+ hotels available in East Lansing. Prices start at $55.89 per night.
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