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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Michigan State University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeSPI - LAN
    5h 8m
    $83–421

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationtrainBlue Water
    8h 40m
    $58–219

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    11h 59m
    $75–215

  4. Drive 385.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Michigan State Universitycar385.6 mi
    6h 39m
    $71–102

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeSPI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    6h 16m
    $108–407

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    13h 20m
    $80–182

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield 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 8h 40m.

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