There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 18m$70–106Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beachcar 183.1 mi
3h 31m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
7h 57m$123–228Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 33m$75–110Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus
7h 37m$98–177
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Benton Harbor Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lake Michigan Beach is 235 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach via Gary Bus Station and Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach via Chicago Union Station and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 7h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach.
There are 171+ hotels available in Lake Michigan Beach.







