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How to get fromNotre Dame to East Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Notre Dame to East Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SBN - LAN
    4h 26m
    $69–337

  2. Drive  138.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Notre Dame to East Lansingcar car 138.9 mi
    2h 44m
    $24–35

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 34m
    $174–272

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 43m

  5. Train via South Bend Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 52m
    $149–226

  6. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus bus
    10h 18m
    $73–132

South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via South Bend Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 34m.

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