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

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

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.train train
    3h 2m
    $72–352

  2. Drive 212.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan State University to University of Chicagocar car 212.5 mi
    3h 37m
    $39–56

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h 14m
    $70–143

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 48m
    $78–108

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    5h 25m
    $143–495

  6. 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 Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    7h 26m
    $42–73

Michigan State University to University of Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 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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