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How to get fromMichigan State University to Downers Groveby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Michigan State University to Downers Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h 33m
    $72–142

  2. Drive 234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Downers Grovecar car 234.6 mi
    4h 6m
    $43–62

  3. 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 to Napervillebus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    7h 14m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Downers Grovetrain train
    3h 40m
    $73–333

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    8h 31m
    $46–83

Michigan State University to Downers Grove by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Main St & Ogden Ave via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago, and Naperville Metra in around 7h 14m.

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