There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Central Michigan University by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane STL - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Central Michigan Universitytaxi
5h 55m$118–478Drive 522.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Central Michigan Universitycar 522.7 mi
8h 57m$96–138Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Mt. Pleasantbus
13h 10m$278–447Train, bus via St. Louis
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Mt. Pleasantbus
13h 15mBus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Mt. Pleasantbus
14h 34m
St. Louis to Central Michigan University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Central Michigan University is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Central Michigan University is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 55m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Central Michigan University. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Mt. Pleasant via Chicago Union Station and East Lansing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between St. Louis and Central Michigan University is 523 miles. The road distance is 525.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Central Michigan University without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $270 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from St. Louis to Central Michigan University, including transfers.
St. Louis to Central Michigan University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Central Michigan University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Central Michigan University is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 3:50 AM in St. Louis and 4:50 AM in Central Michigan University.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Central Michigan University is 526 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from St. Louis to Central Michigan University.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Central Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Central Michigan University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, and Mt. Pleasant in around 14h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Mt. Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Mt. Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Mt. Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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