| Departure: | East Lansing, MI | 
| Arrival: | Chicago, IL | 
| Fastest route: | 4h 0min | 
| Distance: | 320km | 
| Cheapest route: | $23 | 
| Transfers: | Between 0 and 1 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
8:45am
East Lansing, MI
East Lansing
11:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
4h 0min
Amtrak
Blue Water
$23
8:45am
East Lansing, MI
East Lansing
11:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
4h 0min
+
$29
8:45am
East Lansing, MI
East Lansing
9:47am
Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek
1h 2min
Amtrak
Blue Water
$7
0h 5min layover
9:52am
Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek
11:45am
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
2h 53min
Amtrak
Blue Water
$22
          The East Lansing - Chicago route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 4h 0min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $23 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between East Lansing and Chicago is around 320 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
          
        
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 4h 0min to cover 320 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $23 and leaves East Lansing. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Chicago - Union Station.
The last train leaves at 8:45am from East Lansing and arrives at 11:45am at Chicago - Union Station. It will take 4h 0min, its price is $29 and the number of changes will be 1.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 4h 0min and the price is $23.