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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Central Michigan University by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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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
    $88–330

  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 to Mt. Pleasantbus bus It 54
    7h 15m
    $127–205

  4. Bus

    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 to Mt. Pleasantbus bus It 54
    7h 20m

  5. Fly to Muskegon, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Drive from Muskegon (MKG) to Central Michigan Universitycar car
    4h 35m
    $150–202

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest 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, and Mt. Pleasant in around 7h 20m.

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