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

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

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane IND - LAN
    5h 29m
    $64–404

  2. Drive  248.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lansingcar car 248.2 mi
    4h 10m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus Bsb 14
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Lansingbus bus It 21
    9h 15m
    $47–114

  4. 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 43m
    $222–349

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 40m
    $435–1,343

  6. 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 53m

Indianapolis to Lansing by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Lansing via Detroit in around 9h 15m.

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