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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAN - MSP
    6h 2m
    $104–474

  2. 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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 40m
    $336–527

  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 Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 48m

  4. Drive  626.8 mi

    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Minneapoliscar car 626.8 mi
    10h 25m
    $115–166

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DTW - MSP
    5h 22m
    $612–1,234

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    16h 57m

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Government Plaza Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 13h 40m.

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