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How to get fromMichigan State University to Palatineby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain train
    3h 24m
    $63–273

  2. Drive  245.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to Palatinecar car 245.9 mi
    4h 22m
    $45–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    5h 49m
    $121–184

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    6h 2m

  5. Bus, train via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    10h 25m
    $64–110

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Palatine via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 49m.

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