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How to get fromEast Lansing to University of Minnesotaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to University of Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAN - MSP
    5h 39m
    $123–632

  2. Drive 625 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to University of Minnesotacar car 625 mi
    10h 22m
    $115–165

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 18m
    $183–413

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    15h 3m
    $138–244

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    5h 33m
    $482–1,234

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    19h 34m
    $126–232

East Lansing to University of Minnesota by bus, train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and University of Minnesota, MN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to University of Minnesota via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot Station, and East Bank Station in around 14h 18m.

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