There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Central Michigan Universitytaxi
4h 16m$92–350Drive 260.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan Universitycar 260.2 mi
4h 27m$48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus 1488
7h 13m$79–166Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus 1488
7h 18m$89–136Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus
6h 40m$82–506Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus 1488
9h 37m$51–100
Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Central Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center via East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Central Michigan University is 283 miles. The road distance is 261.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Central Michigan University is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 3:09 PM in Chicago Union Station and 4:09 PM in Central Michigan University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Central Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Central Michigan University via East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, and Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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