There are 6 ways to get from Valparaiso to Lansing by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus via Benton Harbor
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
6h 8m$38–75Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso to Lansingcar 179.3 mi
3h 5m$33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 20m$70–152Bus, fly
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 11m$70–485Bus
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 16m$78–120Train
- Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 34m$82–162
Valparaiso to Lansing by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Lansing is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Valparaiso and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Valparaiso to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Lansing is 236 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Lansing without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 6h 8m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Valparaiso to Lansing, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Valparaiso to Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Lansing is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 6h 8m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Valparaiso to CATA Intermodal Downtown via Gary Bus Station and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valparaiso to WBD Kalamazoo past S Cedar St via Gary Bus Station, Gary, Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, and Brody Complex in around 8h 34m.
- 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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Millennium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- 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
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- 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 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- 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 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- 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 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
Valparaiso to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Valparaiso. It is currently 5:11 PM in Valparaiso and 6:11 PM in Lansing.
Valparaiso to Lansing train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Lansing is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Valparaiso to Lansing.
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