There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to LaPorte by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 26m$93–153Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to LaPortecar 160.3 mi
2h 43m$30–43Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 41m$103–138Fly, train
- 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 Carroll Ave.train
4h 30m$101–363
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to LaPorte is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to LaPorte is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to LaPorte station. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at New Buffalo Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to LaPorte station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at New Buffalo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Lansing and LaPorte is 165 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to LaPorte without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Lansing to LaPorte, including transfers.
Lansing to LaPorte bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Lansing to LaPorte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to LaPorte is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and LaPorte, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Station once a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lansing to LaPorte bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
LaPorte is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 12:23 AM in Lansing and 11:23 PM in LaPorte.
Lansing to LaPorte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to LaPorte is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Lansing to LaPorte.
There are 208+ hotels available in LaPorte.