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

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, 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
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 35m
    $108–221

  2. Drive 322.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Illinois State Universitycar car 322.3 mi
    5h 33m
    $59–85

  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 Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    9h 39m
    $131–178

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    5h 42m
    $109–412

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    13h 21m
    $72–142

  6. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane LAN - BMI
    5h 9m
    $88–413

Michigan State University to Illinois State University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Illinois State University via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Illinois State University via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, Oakbrook Mall, and Watterson Commons in around 9h 39m.

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