There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Michigan State University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MSP - LAN
6h 8m$76–426Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 10m$132–215Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
14h 16m$167–382Drive 627.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Michigan State Universitycar 627.2 mi
10h 25m$115–166Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
6h 28m$483–1,241Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
7h 22m$129–735Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
18h 58m$125–231
Minneapolis to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Michigan State University is 474 miles. The road distance is 630.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 14h 10m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Minneapolis to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $75 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 14h 10m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Michigan State University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Iron Mountain, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Green Bay, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Milwaukee, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 10:11 PM in Minneapolis and 11:11 PM in Michigan State University.
Minneapolis to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Michigan State University is 631 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Minneapolis to Michigan State University.
There are 85+ hotels available in Michigan State University.







