How much is the bus ticket from Lansing to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lansing to Chicago start at R 636. The average price for this route is around R 749. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Lansing to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lansing to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Lansing to Chicago at 13:10. And the latest bus departs at 16:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lansing to Chicago?

A bus trip from Lansing to Chicago produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Lansing to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5767 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lansing to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Lansing to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lansing to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Lansing to Chicago from R 538 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 26 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:10	Lansing	5h 25m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
13:10	Lansing	4h 50m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 27 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		13:10	Lansing	5h 25m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
		13:10	Lansing	4h 50m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 28 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:10	Lansing	5h 25m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
13:10	Lansing	4h 50m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 29 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:10	Lansing	5h 25m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
13:10	Lansing	4h 50m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 30 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
13:10	Lansing	4h 50m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
13:10	Lansing	5h 25m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 31 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
13:10	Lansing	4h 50m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
13:10	Lansing	5h 25m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 1 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
13:10	Lansing	4h 50m	17:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
13:00	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	22:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
13:10	Lansing	5h 25m	17:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:57 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lansing to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just R 542, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 51mAverage duration

275 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 636 - R 2 951	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 542 - R 1 673	Average duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lansing and Chicago?

Stops in Lansing

A
CATA Transportation Center
420 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
B
955 Alton Road
955 Alton Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 355 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

According to multiple reviews, the service was cancelled on Christmas Eve due to a lack of staff. However, there are also positive opinions stating that it was a very pleasurable experience.

Amtrak Lansing Chicago recent customer reviews

Several delays but otherwise good

Robin R.

7 October 2023

It was a very pleasurable experience.

Della H.

24 March 2023

Cancelled on Christmas Eve due to no staff

Ronald R.

28 December 2022

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lansing, MI to Chicago by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Lansing to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lansing to Chicago start at R 636. The average price for this route is around R 749. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Lansing to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lansing to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Lansing to Chicago at 13:10. And the latest bus departs at 16:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lansing to Chicago?
A bus trip from Lansing to Chicago produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Lansing to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5767 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lansing to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Lansing to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lansing to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/03

R 1 023

23/03

R 781

Today

R 763

25/03

R 815

26/03

R 781

27/03

R 885

28/03

R 885

29/03

R 971

The cheapest trip from Lansing, MI to Chicago was searched and found on 24 Mar 2026 with a price of R 763

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

You can expect to pay from R 763 to R 2 116 for a bus ticket from Lansing, MI to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 781, which is on 2026-03-26.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.