There are 7 ways to get from Michigan State University to Madison by plane, train, bus, car, 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.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)LAN - MSN
4h 3m$144–828Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW CampusVan Galder
9h 42m$52–146Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
9h 22m$59–203Drive 365.7 mi
- Drive from Michigan State University to Madison365.7 mi
6h 9m$67–97Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)DTW - MSN
5h 10m$92–584Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
12h 30m$63–234Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
13h 43m$79–156
Michigan State University to Madison by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Madison is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University to Madison. However, there are services departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Madison, WI-Lake St. via BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Ann Arbor and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Madison is 257 miles. The road distance is 367.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Madison without a car is to train and bus via Milwaukee which takes 9h 22m and costs $55 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Michigan State University to Madison, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Madison bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from East Lansing, MI station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 12h 30m.
Michigan State University to Madison bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Madison is 1h behind Michigan State University. It is currently 6:38 AM in Michigan State University and 5:38 AM in Madison.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Madison, WI-Lake St. via East Lansing, MI, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Amtrak Station, Ann Arbor, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Detroit to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
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
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Madison is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Michigan State University to Madison.
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