There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Valparaiso University by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- 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 40m$99–146Drive 182.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Valparaiso Universitycar 182.8 mi
3h 8m$34–49Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
7h 4m$127–218Fly, train, taxi
- 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 Portage/Ogden Dunestrain
- Take the taxi from Portage/Ogden Dunes to Valparaiso Universitytaxi
4h 10m$126–399Bus via Benton Harbor
- 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 56m$91–138
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Valparaiso University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Valparaiso University is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Valparaiso University station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Gary Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Battle Creek Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Valparaiso University. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between East Lansing and Valparaiso University is 216 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Valparaiso University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from East Lansing to Valparaiso University, including transfers.
East Lansing to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
East Lansing to Valparaiso University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Valparaiso University is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Valparaiso University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Valparaiso University via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Battle Creek Bus Stop, and Gary Bus Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Valparaiso University via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Valparaiso University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Valparaiso University is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 3:45 AM in East Lansing and 2:45 AM in Valparaiso University.
East Lansing to Valparaiso University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Valparaiso University is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from East Lansing to Valparaiso University.
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