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How to get fromDes Moines to Michigan Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    3h 53m
    $77–371

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    9h 3m
    $66–98

  3. Drive  371.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Michigan Citycar car 371.8 mi
    6h 22m
    $68–98

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    3h 51m
    $92–460

  5. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DSM - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    5h 22m
    $127–733

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    10h 16m
    $86–162

Des Moines to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Michigan City. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 11th St. via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 9h 3m.

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