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How to get fromAustin to Michigan Cityby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 21m
    $109–499

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    26h 1m
    $280–310

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    30h 14m
    $315–726

  4. Drive  1,144.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Michigan Citycar car 1,144.8 mi
    19h 9m
    $209–302

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 48m
    $124–400

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 8m
    $137–638

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 38m
    $197–589

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 57m
    $189–809

Austin to Michigan City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,045.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Austin to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 30h 14m.

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