There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Valparaiso by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, 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 via Benton Harbor
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
6h 55m$38–72Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Valparaisocar 179.3 mi
3h 4m$33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaisobus Greyhound US0120S
8h 10m$75–158Fly, bus
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus
4h 27m$62–335Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus ChicaGO Dash
8h 12m$82–124
Lansing to Valparaiso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Valparaiso is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Valparaiso is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Valparaiso via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Lansing and Valparaiso is 234 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Valparaiso without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 6h 55m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lansing to Valparaiso, including transfers.
Lansing to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
Lansing to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Valparaiso is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:45 PM in Lansing and 1:45 PM in Valparaiso.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Valparaiso is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Lansing to Valparaiso.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Valparaiso, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Valparaiso via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- 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
- $50–330
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
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.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
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
Bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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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