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How to get fromIndianapolis to East Lansingby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to East Lansing by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    8h 55m
    $47–109

  2. Drive 252.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to East Lansingcar car 252.1 mi
    4h 15m
    $46–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 16m
    $131–270

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane IND - LAN
    6h 9m
    $106–656

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 18m
    $92–153

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    6h 9m
    $81–497

Indianapolis to East Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to East Lansing Michigan Flyer via Detroit Bus Station in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 10h 16m.

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