There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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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 Dune Parktrain
3h 52m$86–357Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 175.6 mi
2h 55m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 39m$50–86Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl / ...
6h 47m$87–166Bus via Battle Creek
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 49m$53–85
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between East Lansing and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 251 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including transfers.
East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
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
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 9:57 AM in East Lansing and 8:57 AM in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is 177 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from East Lansing to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
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