There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 1m$91–196Bus via South Haven
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
9h 47m$58–100Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 5m$107–157Drive 319.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Michigan State Universitycar 319.9 mi
5h 24m$59–85Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CMI - LAN
5h 22m$67–346Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
7h 21m$75–343
Champaign to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Champaign and Michigan State University is 339 miles. The road distance is 321.8 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Champaign to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Champaign to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Michigan State University is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Michigan State University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:52 PM in Champaign and 6:52 PM in Michigan State University.
Champaign to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Michigan State University is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Champaign to Michigan State University.
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