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

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to 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
    4h 12m
    $118–632

  2. Drive 252.3 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Indianapoliscar car 252.3 mi
    4h 15m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    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 10m
    $47–109

  4. 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
    10h 54m
    $106–251

  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 16m
    $432–1,334

  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 4m
    $81–136

East Lansing to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United 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 Indianapolis, IN via Detroit, MI in around 9h 10m.

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