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Among airlines operating Chicago to Lansing flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Lansing.

Flights from Chicago to Lansing may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Lansing Capital City (LAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Lansing.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $220 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $441 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Chicago to Lansing most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 74% on the Chicago to Lansing route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $258 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $968, a difference of $710. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Lansing flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Lansing:

• Earliest: departs at 12:46 pm and lands at 1:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Lansing takes 1h 13m, covering 167 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $507 to $925. That means the highest observed fare was about 82% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Lansing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $244, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 13m, compared with 3h 35m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lansing range from $258 to $503, with an average of $441 over the past 12 months. Anything below $258 counts as a good deal.