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How to get fromChicago to Central Michigan Universityby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Central Michigan University by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Central Michigan Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $88–340

  2. Drive  259.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Central Michigan Universitycar car 259.3 mi
    4h 27m
    $48–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus bus 1488 / ...
    7h 13m
    $67–148

  4. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus bus 1488 / ...
    7h 18m
    $71–115

  5. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus bus
    6h 22m
    $52–296

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Centerbus bus 1488
    9h 28m
    $52–92

Chicago to Central Michigan University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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.

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