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How to get fromEast Lansing to Indianaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Indiana by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3h 35m
    $66–275

  2. Drive  252.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Indianapoliscar car 252.3 mi
    4h 15m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus bus It 45 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 15
    9h 10m
    $49–112

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    10h 54m
    $106–291

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DTW - FWA
    4h 19m
    $95–457

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    10h 4m
    $76–116

East Lansing to Indiana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Indiana, USA?

You can take a bus from East Lansing to Indianapolis via Detroit in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Indianapolis via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 54m.

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