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

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There are 10 ways to get from Madison to Michigan State University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    9h 25m
    $83–188

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    11h 2m
    $57–120

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 26m
    $90–210

  4. Drive 366.1 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Michigan State Universitycar car 366.1 mi
    6h 14m
    $67–97

  5. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MSN - LAN
    5h 52m
    $81–556

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 30m
    $98–178

  7. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MSN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    6h 12m
    $83–541

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    6h 38m
    $63–364

  9. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 38m
    $93–608

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    7h 25m
    $103–380

Madison to Michigan State University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Michigan State University via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 9h 30m.

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