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How to get fromIndianapolis to Lansingby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus 1483
    9h 15m
    $47–114

  2. Drive 248.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lansingcar car 248.2 mi
    4h 11m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 45m
    $68–215

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane IND - LAN
    5h 44m
    $74–474

  5. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus
    11h 45m
    $100–195

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 41m
    $145–403

Indianapolis to Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Lansing, MI via Detroit, MI in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway in around 10h 45m.

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