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How to get fromEast Lansing to Northern Michigan Universityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Northern Michigan University by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Sawyer International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane LAN - MQT
    5h 32m
    $136–445

  2. Drive  393.6 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Northern Michigan Universitycar car 393.6 mi
    6h 33m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus bus
    15h 35m
    $103–187

  4. Bus to Detroit, fly to Sawyer International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane DTW - MQT
    4h 58m
    $145–647

  5. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Delta County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane LAN - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus bus
    7h 43m
    $129–447

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Marquettebus bus
    16h 21m
    $218–372

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Northern Michigan University, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Red Cedar before Chestnut Rd to Northern Michigan University via NBD Harrison past Service, East Lansing, St. Ignace, Escanaba, and Marquette in around 15h 35m.

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