The average train between Champaign and Michigan City takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Champaign to Michigan City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Champaign and Michigan City. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Champaign is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Michigan City at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Champaign to Michigan City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Michigan City. However, there are services departing from Champaign station and arriving at Michigan City station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Champaign to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
Champaign to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 11th St. station.
The distance between Champaign and Michigan City is 210.1 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 4h 34m.