There are 5 ways to get from Elkhart to Michigan State University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus via Ann Arbor
best- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 53m$52–89Drive 121.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Michigan State Universitycar 121.9 mi
2h 44m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 38m$75–190Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 14m$68–103Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 15m$70–136
Elkhart to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing, MI via Toledo, Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Elkhart and Michigan State University is 259 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Michigan State University without a car is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 6h 53m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Elkhart to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Elkhart to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Michigan State University is to bus via Ann Arbor which takes 6h 53m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Michigan State University via Toledo, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, and East Lansing, MI in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 7h 38m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Elkhart to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Michigan State University is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Elkhart to Michigan State University.
There are 85+ hotels available in Michigan State University.





