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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to South Bend, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLT - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    4h 59m
    $109–661

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 57m
    $84–418

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Gary, INbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    19h 31m
    $85–183

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    31h 11m
    $336–760

  5. Drive  685.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Michigan Citycar car 685.5 mi
    12h 35m
    $126–181

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 19m
    $134–408

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 24m
    $159–657

  8. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    20h 1m
    $131–247

Charlotte to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 11th St. via Cary, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 31h 11m.

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