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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 Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483 / ...
    9h 20m
    $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 44m
    $93–214

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane IND - LAN
    5h 46m
    $54–344

  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 Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    10h 58m
    $68–126

  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
    $115–453

Indianapolis to Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage 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 CATA Intermodal Downtown via Detroit Bus Station in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 10h 44m.

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