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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Lansing
    Departure location: East Lansing Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Lansing
    Departure location: East Lansing Station
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lansing to Chicago.

Average Price$45 - $105Average Duration10h 40m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$30 - $97Average Duration3h 51m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lansing to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
3h 51mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lansing to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$56
Average train trip duration3h 51m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:54am
Distance171 miles (275 km)

Lansing to Chicago Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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04/27
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lansing to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lansing to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $117 for a train ticket from Lansing to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-04-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Lansing and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Lansing and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Lansing to Chicago.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from Lansing to Chicago?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Lansing and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $56 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $30. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Lansing to Chicago in about 3h 51m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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