Trains tickets from Chicago to Lansing, MI

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TodayJul 31
from $147
TomorrowAug 1
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SatAug 2
from $46
SunAug 3
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MonAug 4
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TueAug 5
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WedAug 6
from $39
ThuAug 7
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Next departures to Lansing

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Lansing
    Destination location: East Lansing Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Lansing
    Destination location: East Lansing Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Lansing
    Destination location: East Lansing Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Lansing
    Destination location: East Lansing Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Lansing
    Destination location: East Lansing Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lansing.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $78Average Duration5h
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$32 - $119Average Duration3h 55m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Lansing

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lansing. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
3h 55mAverage Duration
$32Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Lansing, MI: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$35
Average train trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:00pm
Distance171 miles (275 km)

Chicago to Lansing Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/29
$36
07/30
$36
Today
$63
08/01
$64
08/02
$43
08/03
$92
08/04
$140
08/05
$43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Lansing, MI was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $676 for a train ticket from Chicago to Lansing, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Lansing, 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.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Lansing, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Lansing, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Lansing, MI is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $35 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $32. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lansing, MI, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Lansing, MI in about 3h 55m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Lansing, MI to Chicago

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