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How to get fromColumbus to Michigan Cityby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Michigan City by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    4h 55m
    $138–174

  2. Drive 194.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Michigan Citycar car 194.4 mi
    3h 56m
    $36–52

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolistaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    7h 54m
    $175–265

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

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus 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 37m
    $180–492

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

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus 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
    5h 4m
    $555–1,262

  6. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Columbus to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 32m
    $177–397

  7. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Columbus to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 2m
    $177–887

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Michigan City. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Gary Bus Station, walk to Gary Metro Center, then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Jackson & Franklin, take the line 126 bus to Jackson & Dearborn, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St..

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