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How to get fromPurdue University to Michigan State Universityby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Purdue University to Michigan State University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 8m
    $97–148

  2. Drive 248.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Michigan State Universitycar car 248.2 mi
    4h 30m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 6m
    $88–208

  4. Fly Purdue University Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane LAF - LAN
    7h 13m
    $50–325

  5. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    12h 39m
    $66–146

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    6h 28m
    $95–335

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IND - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 36m
    $464–1,372

Purdue University to Michigan State University by foot and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Michigan State University via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Michigan State University via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 10h 6m.

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