There are 6 ways to get from Rockford to Michigan State University by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, 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, train
best- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 47m$92–186Drive 303.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Michigan State Universitycar 303.4 mi
5h 16m$56–80Bus
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 52m$97–151Bus, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 52m$76–319Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
10h 54m$77–124Bus, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- 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
5h 46m$116–394
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Michigan State University is to bus and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $75 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal 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 52m.
The distance between Rockford and Michigan State University is 303 miles. The road distance is 305.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Michigan State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 47m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Rockford to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Rockford to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Michigan State University is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 11:34 PM in Rockford and 12:34 AM in Michigan State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Michigan State University is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Rockford to Michigan State University.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $12–26
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