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

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There are 5 ways to get from Michigan State University to Northwestern University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 38m
    $74–145

  2. Drive 232.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Northwestern Universitycar car 232.5 mi
    4h 7m
    $43–62

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 14m
    $80–111

  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 Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 31m
    $73–332

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    10h 8m
    $47–85

Michigan State University to Northwestern University by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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