There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Memphis by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM)plane LAN - MEM
5h 33m$160–823Drive 680.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Memphiscar 680.6 mi
12h 33m$113–163Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
17h 19m$199–344Train, bus via St. Louis
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
18h 37m$309–514Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
17h 44mBus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus
22h 48m$157–255
Lansing to Memphis by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Memphis. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Lansing and Memphis is 629 miles. The road distance is 684.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Memphis without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 19m and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Lansing to Memphis, including transfers.
Lansing to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Memphis is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 44m.
Lansing to Memphis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:53 AM in Lansing and 4:53 AM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Memphis (MEM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 17h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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