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How to get fromRockford to Michigan State Universityby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Michigan State University by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 47m
    $107–206

  2. Drive 303.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Michigan State Universitycar car 303.4 mi
    5h 15m
    $56–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 52m
    $117–176

  4. Bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    4h 57m
    $106–509

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    10h 54m
    $95–155

  6. Bus, fly to Bishop International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    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
    5h 51m
    $121–404

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 301.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Michigan State University via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 7h 52m.

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