There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Michigan State University by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus
5h 27m$44–268Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus Bsb 14
- Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus It 44 / ...
9h 7m$48–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
10h 22m$218–345Drive 252.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Michigan State Universitycar 252.4 mi
4h 17m$47–67Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 50m$77–472Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 25m
Indiana to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at East Lansing via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Indiana and Michigan State University is 238 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Indiana to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Indiana to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Michigan State University is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Michigan State University via Detroit and East Lansing in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Capital Area Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit station.
Indiana to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Michigan State University is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Indiana to Michigan State University.
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