What is the distance between Lansing and Chicago?

About 170 miles (273 km) separate Lansing and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lansing to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Lansing, chances are that your bus will leave from CATA Transportation Center and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Robie House, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium.

Bus Lansing to Chicago from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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

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

Next departures for Lansing to Chicago on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Lansing	5h 25m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	Lansing	4h 50m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Lansing to Chicago on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Lansing	5h 25m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	Lansing	4h 50m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Lansing to Chicago on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Lansing	5h 25m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	Lansing	4h 50m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Lansing to Chicago on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Lansing	5h 25m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	Lansing	4h 50m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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

Next departures for Lansing to Chicago on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
1:10pm	Lansing	4h 50m	5:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:00pm	East Lansing Station	10h 40m	10:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
1:10pm	Lansing	5h 25m	5:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lansing to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $99	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$32 - $97	Average Duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Lansing to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lansing, MI to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44

Average bus trip duration5h 15m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure8:54am

Distance169 miles (271 km)

Latest bus departure4:05pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,770 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,504 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.

October 7, 2023

It was a very pleasurable experience.

Della H.

March 24, 2023

Cancelled on Christmas Eve due to no staff

Ronald R.

December 28, 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,295 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Lansing to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lansing and Chicago?

Stops in Lansing

A - CATA Transportation Center

B - 955 Alton Road

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lansing, MI - Chicago

What is the distance between Lansing and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lansing to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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

Best price found

10/02

$51

10/03

$52

Today

$47

10/05

$56

10/06

$39

10/07

$34

10/08

$32

10/09

$36

The cheapest trip from Lansing, MI to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 8, 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 bus tickets from Lansing, MI to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $122 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 $32 which is on 2025-10-08.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Lansing to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Lansing to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lansing to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus Tickets from Lansing, MI to Chicago

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lansing to Chicago.

Bus Lansing, MI to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Amtrak Lansing Chicago recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Lansing and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lansing, MI - Chicago

What is the distance between Lansing and Chicago?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lansing to Chicago?

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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