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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 Midway International Airport, train

    best
    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 30m
    $175–329

  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
    14h 17m
    $62–185

  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
    11h 27m
    $83–138

  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 Lakeshore / ...
    13h 41m
    $136–448

  5. Drive  478 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Michigan Citycar car 478 mi
    8h 5m
    $88–126

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

    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 49m
    $185–320

  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 48m
    $127–608

Buffalo to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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 41m.

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