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

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan State University to Madison by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane LAN - MSN
    4h 24m
    $129–734

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    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 Madisonbus bus
    11h 52m
    $63–120

  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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    8h 36m
    $94–151

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    9h 22m
    $81–186

  5. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    9h 22m
    $87–193

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane DTW - MSN
    5h 17m
    $107–684

  7. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    5h 32m
    $96–477

  8. Drive 365.7 mi

    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Madisoncar car 365.7 mi
    6h 14m
    $67–97

Michigan State University to Madison by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 8h 36m.

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