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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Michigan City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    4h 34m
    $78–102

  2. Drive 139.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Michigan Citycar car 139.8 mi
    3h 13m
    $26–37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    7h 33m
    $115–193

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

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi taxi
    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
    4h 15m
    $131–434

  5. Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi taxi
    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
    4h 42m
    $506–1,204

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to 11th St. via Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 7h 33m.

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