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

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

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    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
    4h 2m
    $85–417

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    9h 10m
    $65–110

  3. Drive  371.8 mi

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

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

    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
    4h 26m
    $75–357

  5. Fly Des Moines 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 Streettrain train
    5h 41m
    $125–680

  6. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 58m
    $69–311

  7. 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 Ssl
    10h 23m
    $85–168

Des Moines to Michigan City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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 Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to Roosevelt, walk to Museum Campus/11th St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to 11th St. via Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 9h 10m.

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