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How to get fromPortland to Michigan State Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Michigan State University by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planePDX - LAN
    10h 37m
    $247–1,107

  2. Fly to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)planePDX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
    9h 13m
    $184–792

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationtrainBlue Water
    2d 3h
    $280–1,833

  4. Drive 2,306.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Michigan State Universitycar2,306.7 mi
    36h 27m
    $421–609

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planePDX - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    7h 45m
    $217–823

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planePDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    9h 52m
    $349–1,437

  7. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)planePDX - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 29m
    $188–797

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 55m
    $277–660

  9. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 45m
    $207–970

Portland to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland 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 2d 3h.

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