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How to get fromDowners Grove to Michigan State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Downers Grove to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 17m
    $71–147

  2. Drive 234.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Michigan State Universitycar car 234.7 mi
    4h 6m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 57m

  4. Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    5h 5m
    $77–466

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    8h 54m
    $46–85

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    5h 59m
    $92–361

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    7h 14m
    $145–505

Downers Grove to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, 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, you can take a bus from Ogden Ave / Main St to Michigan State University via Naperville, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 7h 57m.

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