There are 7 ways to get from Plainfield to Michigan State University by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 55m$70–147Bus via Benton Harbor
cheapest- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
9h 19m$43–82Bus
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus 755
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h$80–117Drive 240 mi
- Drive from Plainfield to Michigan State Universitycar 240 mi
4h 16m$44–64Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
6h 11m$75–484Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvdbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
7h 5m$90–359Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Avebus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
8h 2m$147–509
Plainfield to Michigan State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Plainfield Park-n-Ride 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 7h.
The distance between Plainfield and Michigan State University is 251 miles. The road distance is 241.4 miles.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Michigan State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 55m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Plainfield to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Plainfield to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Plainfield Park-n-Ride station.
Plainfield to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Union Station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Plainfield. It is currently 3:29 AM in Plainfield and 4:29 AM in Michigan State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Michigan State University is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Plainfield to Michigan State University.
What companies run services between Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Michigan State University via Union Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Dearborn St & Jackson Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–5
Bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $3–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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