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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Gary, INbus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    7h 51m
    $37–80

  2. Drive 265.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Michigan Citycar car 265.7 mi
    5h 20m
    $49–71

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 28m
    $74–409

  4. Bus, train via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    9h 1m
    $69–108

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 53m
    $564–919

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CMH - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    6h 50m
    $99–612

Columbus to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Gary, IN, walk to Gary Metro Center, then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbus to Michigan City in around 5h 20m.

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