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

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Lafayette by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Purdue University Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane LAN - LAF
    4h 21m
    $88–433

  2. Drive 246 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Lafayettecar car 246 mi
    4h 24m
    $45–65

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    7h 48m
    $98–151

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 19m
    $101–216

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 9m
    $444–1,367

  6. Bus via Benton Harbor

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 36m
    $63–121

Michigan State University to Lafayette by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Lafayette Amtrak Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 48m.

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