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How to get fromBloomington to Michigan Cityby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Michigan City by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    6h 16m
    $56–83

  2. Drive 191 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Michigan Citycar car 191 mi
    4h 8m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    9h 14m
    $93–174

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 19m
    $90–379

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    8h 14m
    $49–72

  6. Shuttle, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    8h 28m
    $88–127

  7. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 45m
    $465–1,149

Bloomington to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Gary Bus Station, walk to Gary Metro Center, then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to 11th St. via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 9h 14m.

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