There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Indiana by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 32m$59–267Drive 248.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Indianapoliscar 248.4 mi
4h 10m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus It 22
- Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus Bsb 15
9h 30m$48–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
10h 55m$213–363Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
10h 39m
Lansing to Indiana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Indiana is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Indianapolis via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Indiana. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Lansing and Indiana is 232 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lansing to Indiana, including transfers.
Lansing to Indiana bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
Lansing to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Indiana is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing to Indianapolis via Detroit in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Indianapolis via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Indiana bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Lansing to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Indiana is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lansing to Indiana.
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