Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Michigan State University

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 26m
    $54–183

  2. 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 30m
    $61–236

  3. Drive 366 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Michigan State Universitycar car 366 mi
    6h 13m
    $67–97

  4. 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
    6h 21m
    $91–606

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Ann Arborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    12h 9m
    $62–174

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    14h 5m
    $75–156

  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 17m
    $78–471

  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 31m
    $69–384

  9. 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, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 25m
    $99–370

  10. 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 42m
    $342–642

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Michigan State University via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Ann Arbor, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, and East Lansing, MI in around 12h 9m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Madison

Trips to Michigan State University

Popular routes