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Thunder Bay to Lansing by train

Lansing lies 726 km (451 mi) south-east of Thunder Bay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 9 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 886 km (551 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Thunder BayLansing
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population108,843112,644
Elevation188 m (617 ft)260 m (853 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/Detroit)
Stations on recordCanadian National (C.N.) StationUnion Depot, Grand Trunk Western Station

What changes when you arrive in Lansing

Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book trains from Thunder Bay to Lansing

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Staying in Lansing

Live rooms and prices for Lansing are in the search below.

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Common questions

How far is Lansing from Thunder Bay?

726 km (451 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Thunder Bay; by road roughly 886 km (551 mi).

How long does it take to get from Thunder Bay to Lansing by train?

About 9 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Thunder Bay and Lansing?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Lansing?

The Dollar (USD).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.