There are 3 ways to get from Bloomington to Michigan City by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train Ssl / ...
4h 17m$53–95Drive 160.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Michigan Citycar 160.8 mi
2h 58m$30–43Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
5h 11m$42–237
Bloomington to Michigan City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Michigan City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Michigan City is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Michigan City. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at 11th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Bloomington and Michigan City is 181 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Michigan City without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Bloomington to Michigan City, including transfers.
Bloomington to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Michigan City is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bloomington to Michigan City.
There are 237+ hotels available in Michigan City.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 4h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
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