There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
7h 45m$49–174Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to East Lansing, MI
15h 32m$84–147Drive 321.5 mi
- Drive from Normal to Michigan State University321.5 mi
5h 27m$59–85Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)BMI - LAN
9h 14m$65–415Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ORD - LAN
6h 52m$68–411
Normal to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
The distance between Normal and Michigan State University is 335 miles. The road distance is 323.4 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Normal to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Normal to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.
The best way to get from Normal to Michigan State University is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $420 and takes 9h 14m.
Normal to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 10:02 AM in Normal and 11:02 AM in Michigan State University.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to Michigan State University via Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo, MI, and East Lansing, MI in around 15h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Capital Region International Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Michigan State University is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Normal to Michigan State University.
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