How to get to MSU

Detroit-Wayne County Metropolitan Airport

Michigan State University is located 83 miles west of the Detroit-Wayne County Metropolitan Airport (DTW) which offers domestic and international flights. 

  • Several car rental services are available at DTW.
  • Michigan Flyer Shuttle travels between East Lansing and DTW on a regular schedule. The Michigan Flyer busses have air conditioning and wi-fi and are used frequently by MSU faculty. They run 14 daily round trips and travel time is about two hours. Pickup and drop-off in East Lansing is at the East Lansing Marriott hotel downtown.

     

Capital Regional International Airport 

The Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is approximately 15 miles by car from campus but fewer flight options are available. There are car rental facilities at LAN and various ride services are available.

 

Travel within East Lansing/Lansing region

 

 

What to do while at MSU

Please check out the MSU Visit site for a full list of the top visitors' sites on the large campus of MSU and the surrounding communities of East Lansing and Lansing. Here are some of our favorites: