There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 11m$76–154Drive 246.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State Universitycar 246.3 mi
4h 23m$45–65Line 234 bus, line 226 bus, line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 234
- Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 226
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
9h 8m$83–129Line 604 bus, line 600 bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
- Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus
4h 39m$74–463Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
9h 43m$51–92Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
5h 32m$89–358
Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Dundee/Buffalo Grove and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Des Plaines Metra Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Buffalo Grove and Michigan State University is 239 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Dundee/Buffalo Grove station.
Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can line 234 bus and line 226 bus and line 56 bus and bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University via Des Plaines Metra Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Des Plaines Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-394-1000
- Website
- cata.org
Bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cata.org/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Des Plaines Metra Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Buffalo Grove. It is currently 6:17 AM in Buffalo Grove and 7:17 AM in Michigan State University.
Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Buffalo Grove to Michigan State University.
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