How far is Chicago from Lansing by coach?

The distance between Lansing and Chicago by coach is approximately 170 miles (273 km).

What is the best way to go from Lansing to Chicago without a car?

You can travel to Chicago from Lansing by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Lansing to Chicago from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lansing to Chicago on 14 November
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 15 November
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 16 November
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 17 November
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 18 November
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 19 November
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 20 November
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:59 EST.

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 £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 51mAverage duration

171 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £115	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £76	Average duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,583 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

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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 about travelling by bus from Lansing, MI to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Lansing by coach?
The distance between Lansing and Chicago by coach is approximately 170 miles (273 km).
What is the best way to go from Lansing to Chicago without a car?
You can travel to Chicago from Lansing by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

£35

12/11

£32

Today

£35

14/11

£35

15/11

£32

16/11

£38

17/11

£33

18/11

£31

The cheapest trip from Lansing, MI to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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 £31 to £96 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 £31, which is on 2025-11-18.

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.