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How to get fromMichigan State University to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolisby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAN - IND
    5h 5m
    $116–636

  2. Drive 253.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapoliscar car 253.1 mi
    4h 18m
    $47–67

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 29m
    $104–156

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    10h 43m
    $125–266

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    5h 46m
    $434–1,336

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    10h 2m
    $60–119

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Indianapolis in around 9h 29m.

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