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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Michigan State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Northwestern University to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 27m
    $72–150

  2. Drive 233 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Michigan State Universitycar car 233 mi
    4h 7m
    $43–62

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 7m
    $80–114

  4. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus bus
    5h 9m
    $74–464

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    9h
    $48–88

  6. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    6h 3m
    $88–359

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    6h 53m
    $144–505

Northwestern University to Michigan State University by foot, subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h.

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