There are 5 ways to get from Mishawaka to Michigan State University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Toledo (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 44mDrive 131.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mishawaka to Michigan State Universitycar 131.6 mi
2h 58m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
9h 8m$166–266Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 45mBus
- Take the bus from South Bend to Garybus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus
11h 35m$60–118
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mishawaka to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Mishawaka to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mishawaka to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Birkin & Lincolnway and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Elkhart Amtrak Station, Toledo and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Mishawaka station to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Mishawaka and Michigan State University is 330 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mishawaka to Michigan State University without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 8h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Mishawaka to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Mishawaka to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Mishawaka to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mishawaka to Michigan State University is to bus via Toledo which takes 8h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Mishawaka, IN, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Birkin & Lincolnway to Michigan State University via Elkhart Transit Center, Elkhart Amtrak Station, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkin & Lincolnway to Michigan State University via Elkhart Transit Center, Elkhart Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 9h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Mishawaka to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Mishawaka to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mishawaka to Michigan State University is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Mishawaka to Michigan State University.
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