There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lansing by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
4h 55m$32–52Drive 154.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Lansingcar 154.4 mi
2h 48m$29–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 24m$74–142Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 11m$36–55
Indianapolis to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lansing is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lansing is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Hegewisch South Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Hegewisch via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lansing is 175 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Indianapolis to Lansing, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lansing is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lansing, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.
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
- 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
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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Lansing is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:09 PM in Indianapolis and 2:09 PM in Lansing.
Indianapolis to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lansing is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Indianapolis to Lansing.
There are 142+ hotels available in Lansing.