What is the travel distance from Chicago to Lansing?

Chicago and Lansing are 170 miles (273 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Lansing start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at CATA Transportation Center. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Lansing from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Lansing on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 30m	4:00pm	Lansing	Cheapest
	Bus	9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	4:00pm	Lansing	Fastest

Next departures for Chicago to Lansing on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 30m	4:00pm	Lansing	Cheapest
	Bus	9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	4:00pm	Lansing	Fastest

Next departures for Chicago to Lansing on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	4:00pm	Lansing	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 30m	4:00pm	Lansing	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Lansing on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	4:00pm	Lansing	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 30m	4:00pm	Lansing	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Lansing on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 30m	4:00pm	Lansing	Cheapest
	Bus	9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	4:00pm	Lansing	Fastest

Next departures for Chicago to Lansing on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 30m	4:00pm	Lansing	Cheapest
	Bus	9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	4:00pm	Lansing	Fastest

Next departures for Chicago to Lansing on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	5h 30m	4:00pm	Lansing	Cheapest
	Bus	9:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	5h 5m	4:00pm	Lansing	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:40 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Lansing

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lansing. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

168 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $152	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $97	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,299 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

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

Greyhound Chicago Lansing recent customer reviews

I will never pay for a trip with greyhound ever and would never recommend it to NO one

Ralph H.

April 1, 2021

All staff was very polite and professional, and the delay was more than acceptable. Unfortunately I had to work on my laptop during the trip, though the absence of tray tables and the totally unuseful wifi connection (for which I paid) prevented me from doing so.

Fabio O.

February 2, 2020

great staff

Kyler M.

January 2, 2020

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Lansing?

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

Stops in Lansing

A - CATA Transportation Center

B - 955 Alton Road

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

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

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

$45

11/12

$44

Today

$44

11/14

$44

11/15

$44

11/16

$42

11/17

$45

11/18

$40

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Lansing, MI was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $51 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Lansing, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-18.