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How to get fromCincinnati to Michigan Cityby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Michigan City by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    6h 21m
    $49–76

  2. Drive 255.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Michigan Citycar car 255.7 mi
    4h 59m
    $47–68

  3. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 14m
    $64–378

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 44m
    $58–328

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 32m
    $81–394

  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 4m
    $70–364

Cincinnati to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Gary Bus Station, walk to Gary Metro Center, then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can drive from Cincinnati to Michigan City in around 4h 59m.

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