There are 5 ways to get from Portage to East Lansing by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
5h 13m$71–111Drive 182.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to East Lansingcar 182.5 mi
3h 2m$34–49Train
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 43m$94–173Train, fly, line 01 bus
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
5h 38m$95–507Train, bus
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 48m$104–143
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to East Lansing is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to East Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Greyhound Benton Harbor and CATA Trans Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Portage and East Lansing is 232 miles. The road distance is 183.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Portage to East Lansing, including transfers.
Portage to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to East Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to East Lansing is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Gary Bus Station, Greyhound Benton Harbor, and CATA Trans Center in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Capital Area Transportation Authority
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
East Lansing is 1h ahead of Portage. It is currently 10:59 AM in Portage and 11:59 AM in East Lansing.
Portage to East Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to East Lansing is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Portage to East Lansing.
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