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How to get fromAurora to Lake Michigan Beachby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Lake Michigan Beach by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    4h 12m
    $64–107

  2. Drive 135.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Lake Michigan Beachcar car 135.9 mi
    2h 40m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 12m
    $66–92

  4. Train, line 330 bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4. Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Lake Michigan Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $184–554

  5. Train, bus via Benton Harbor Bus Stop

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    4h 27m
    $55–80

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Lake Michigan Beach via Chicago Union Station and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 4h 12m.

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