There are 7 ways to get from Lombard to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 19m$64–140Drive 238.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lombard to Michigan State Universitycar 238.1 mi
4h 11m$44–63Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m$78–109Train, line 90 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus
- Take the train from Lombard to Oak Parktrain
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus
5h 12m$48–277Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus 1483
8h 51m$46–81Train, line 90 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lombard to Oak Parktrain
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
6h 3m$88–352Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus
- 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 23m$147–509
Lombard to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Westmore-Meyers/Washington and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Lombard and Michigan State University is 231 miles. The road distance is 239.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lombard to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Lombard to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Lombard to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lombard to Michigan State University is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
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
- $55–130
- 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
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lombard to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Lombard. It is currently 3:36 PM in Lombard and 4:36 PM in Michigan State University.
Lombard to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Michigan State University is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Lombard to Michigan State University.
There are 85+ hotels available in Michigan State University.



