Lansing

City / town · Illinois

Lansing

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Best timeMay–Oct
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Overview

Lansing is a city in Illinois.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)

Jan: 2.3 in rain2.3"Jan: high 33°F, low 20°F33°20°JanFeb: 2.1 in rain2.1"Feb: high 37°F, low 23°F37°23°FebMar: 2.7 in rain2.7"Mar: high 48°F, low 32°F48°32°MarApr: 4.2 in rain4.2"Apr: high 60°F, low 42°F60°42°AprMay: 4.8 in rain4.8"May: high 72°F, low 52°F72°52°MayJun: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jun: high 81°F, low 63°F81°63°JunJul: 4.0 in rain4"Jul: high 85°F, low 68°F85°68°JulAug: 4.1 in rain4.1"Aug: high 83°F, low 67°F83°67°AugSep: 3.3 in rain3.3"Sep: high 76°F, low 59°F76°59°SepOct: 3.9 in rain3.9"Oct: high 64°F, low 47°F64°47°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 50°F, low 35°F50°35°NovDec: 2.3 in rain2.3"Dec: high 38°F, low 25°F38°25°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary — 8 mi away. Directions
  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Food for you

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    Sleep

    • Comfort Suites Lansing Hotel 2235 West 173rd St. (708) 418-3337. 4 blocks from River Oaks Mall 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Indoor heated pool, fitness center. Rooms are equipped with microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer and a double sofa sleeper in king rooms.
    • Sleep Inn Lansing Hotel 2255 173rd St. (708) 418-3700. Located near several specialty restaurants, theaters and shopping. Online Reservations.

    Go next

    In Lansing, I 80 intersects I 94. I 94 will take you west to Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and ultimately Billings, MT. 80 will take you to Cleveland or to Davenport.

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