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How to get fromIllinois State University to Michigan State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    8h 3m
    $107–223

  2. Drive 322.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Michigan State Universitycar car 322.9 mi
    5h 31m
    $59–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 33m
    $110–175

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    7h 17m
    $111–540

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    12h 34m

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    8h 10m
    $126–435

  7. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane BMI - LAN
    7h 7m
    $85–505

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Michigan State University via Bloomington-Normal, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Michigan State University via Bloomington, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 11h 33m.

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