There are 5 ways to get from Portage to Lansing by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, 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 Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
4h 44m$69–110Drive 178.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Lansingcar 178.6 mi
2h 57m$33–48Train
- 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
7h 19m$96–175Train, fly
- 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
5h 1m$93–505Train, 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
7h 15m$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 Lansing is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Lansing is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to 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 7h 19m.
The distance between Portage and Lansing is 227 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Portage to Lansing, including transfers.
Portage to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Portage to Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Lansing is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portage to SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 7h 19m.
- 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.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Portage. It is currently 12:38 AM in Portage and 1:38 AM in Lansing.
Portage to Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Lansing is 180 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Portage to Lansing.
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