There are 5 ways to get from Michigan State University to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 11m$69–391Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
7h 7m$38–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 18m$55–130Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 18m$65–110Drive 219 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Chicagocar 219 mi
3h 44m$40–58
Michigan State University to Chicago by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $65 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Chicago is 204 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Michigan State University to Chicago, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 4h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan State University to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Michigan State University. It is currently 4:54 AM in Michigan State University and 3:54 AM in Chicago.
Michigan State University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Chicago is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Michigan State University to Chicago.
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