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

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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 (Greyhound)

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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
    $118–181

  2. Drive  234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Downers Grovecar car 234.6 mi
    4h 5m
    $41–58

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 3m

  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 50m
    $63–273

  5. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus It 23
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    10h 21m
    $64–107

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest 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 $110–180 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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