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How to get fromLansing to Indianapolisby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Indianapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Detroit, MIbus1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbusDetroit
    9h 30m
    $47–110

  2. Drive 248.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Indianapoliscar248.2 mi
    4h 8m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainBlue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    10h 55m
    $62–184

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND)planeLAN - IND
    5h 43m
    $97–570

  5. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
    11h 35m
    $93–220

Lansing to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Indianapolis, IN via Detroit, MI in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Indianapolis via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 55m.

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