There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane LAN - IND
3h 40m$116–630Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
10h 31m$49–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
12h 15m$128–273Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Lansing to Indianapolis-IND265.7 mi
4h 40mDrive 265.7 mi
- Drive from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND)car 265.7 mi
4h 40m$49–70Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
4h 13m$430–1,332Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
11h 25m$88–148
East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND). However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Indianapolis Airport via Detroit, MI and Ctc-A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Indianapolis Airport (IND). However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between East Lansing and Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 238 miles. The road distance is 267.3 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND), including transfers.
East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 10h 31m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Indianapolis Airport (IND), 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 Indianapolis Airport via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis, IN, and Ctc-A in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Lansing to Indianapolis-IND
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from East Lansing to Indianapolis Airport (IND).
There are 830+ hotels available in Indianapolis Airport (IND).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Lansing and Indianapolis Airport (IND). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.