There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
best- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- 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 53m$74–484Drive 220.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State Universitycar 220.3 mi
3h 50m$41–59Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
4h 35m$148–492Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 13m$72–150Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 52m$82–118Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
5h 32m$88–558Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- 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 47m$88–359Bus via South Haven
- 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
8h 43m$46–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Michigan State University220.3 mi
3h 50m
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University by subway, bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Michigan State University is 218 miles. The road distance is 221.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 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, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Capital Area Transportation Authority
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Michigan State University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 11:10 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 12:10 PM in Michigan State University.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Michigan State University.
There are 85+ hotels available in Michigan State University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Michigan State University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












