There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 36m$30–55Drive 155.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Indianapoliscar 155.1 mi
2h 46m$29–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 22m$71–143Line 358 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Stationbus
- Take the train from Hegewisch to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 24m$432–1,117Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642
4h 55m$32–55Line 358 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Stationbus
- Take the train from Hegewisch to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 3m$77–507
Lansing to Indianapolis by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Torrence Ave & Ridge Rd and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Hegewisch and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Lansing and Indianapolis is 171 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lansing to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Lansing to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Lansing to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Lansing, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Hegewisch to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
Train from Hegewisch to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Hegewisch South Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lansing to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Lansing. It is currently 1:24 PM in Lansing and 2:24 PM in Indianapolis.
Lansing to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Indianapolis is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Lansing to Indianapolis.
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