There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 1m$92–241Drive 319.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Michigan State Universitycar 319.9 mi
5h 24m$59–85Bus
- 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$97–142Fly
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane CMI - LAN
6h 39m$67–346Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus
13h 43m$78–139
Champaign to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $55 - $85.
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 - $250.
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 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 6h 39m.
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.
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Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
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 8:59 AM in Champaign and 9:59 AM 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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