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How to get fromEast Lansing to Madisonby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to Madison by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAN - MSN
    4h 55m
    $121–774

  2. Drive 365.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Madisoncar car 365.4 mi
    6h 12m
    $67–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    9h 38m

  4. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    10h 4m

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DTW - MSN
    5h

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    11h 35m

  7. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    11h 50m

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 11h 35m.

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