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How to get fromEast Lansing to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolisby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAN - IND
    5h 4m
    $115–634

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    9h 39m
    $47–109

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    11h 24m
    $121–271

  4. Drive 252.9 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapoliscar car 252.9 mi
    4h 16m
    $47–67

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    5h 37m
    $434–1,336

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    10h 33m
    $86–146

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis via Detroit, MI and Indianapolis, IN in around 9h 39m.

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