There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, 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.
Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane IND - LAN
3h 46m$105–644Drive 261.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansingcar 261.6 mi
4h 35m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483 / ...
11h 20m$49–117Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 43m$134–261Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Lansing261.6 mi
4h 35mFly to Mbs International Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane IND - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Alma, MItaxi
- Take the bus from Alma, MI to Lansing, MIbus
5h 58m$117–463Bus 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
11h 45m$89–154
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Lansing is 235 miles. The road distance is 263.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 11h 20m.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Lansing.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Ctc-M, Indianapolis, IN, and Detroit Bus Station in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alma, MI to Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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