There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Portage by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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 CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483 / ...
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 36m$65–107Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Portagecar 177.5 mi
2h 58m$33–47Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
6h 46m$95–185Fly, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain
3h 46m$85–346Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
7h 27m$105–145
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Portage is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Portage is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Portage station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Portage. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Lansing and Portage is 224 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Portage without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Lansing to Portage, including transfers.
Lansing to Portage bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Portage is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Portage, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Portage via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Portage via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lansing to Portage bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Portage is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:42 PM in Lansing and 1:42 PM in Portage.
Lansing to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Portage is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lansing to Portage.
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