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How to get fromChicago to Michigan State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    4h 22m
    $45–110

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus bus
    4h 18m
    $36–249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483
    5h 56m
    $37–72

  4. Drive 219.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Michigan State Universitycar car 219.6 mi
    3h 45m
    $41–58

  5. Train via EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    4h 25m
    $49–107

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    5h 10m
    $82–325

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 7m
    $68–454

Chicago to Michigan State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Michigan State University via South Haven, South Haven Potatoes Plus, CATA Trans Center, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 5h 56m.

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