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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 56m
    $184–318

  2. Bus, train via Akron

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Garybus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    14h 26m
    $62–184

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    11h 36m
    $75–146

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    13h 48m
    $155–458

  5. Drive  477.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Michigan Citycar car 477.3 mi
    8h 8m
    $88–126

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 41m
    $174–328

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 54m
    $110–479

Buffalo to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Buffalo to 11th St. via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 13h 48m.

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