There are 7 ways to get from Libertyville to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 41m$117–189Drive 253.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Libertyville to Michigan State Universitycar 253.5 mi
4h 33m$47–67Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 52mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the train from Libertyville to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
5h 1m$47–268Train, bus
- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus
11h 18m$61–112Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, train
- Take the train from Libertyville to Edgebrooktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 31m$104–364Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 52m$148–361
Libertyville to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Libertyville to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Libertyville to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Libertyville to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Ave & Park Ave and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Libertyville to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Libertyville and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Libertyville and Michigan State University is 246 miles. The road distance is 255 miles.
The best way to get from Libertyville to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Libertyville to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Libertyville to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Libertyville to Michigan State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Libertyville station.
The best way to get from Libertyville to Michigan State University is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Libertyville, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Libertyville to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Libertyville to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Libertyville to Edgebrook
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Libertyville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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Booking & Getting There
Libertyville to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Libertyville. It is currently 4:23 PM in Libertyville and 5:23 PM in Michigan State University.
Libertyville to Michigan State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Libertyville to Michigan State University is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Libertyville to Michigan State University.
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