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

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Michigan City by train, car, plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    2h 31m
    $17–22

  2. Drive  74.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Michigan Citycar car 74.7 mi
    1h 34m
    $13–19

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    3h 28m
    $38–240

  4. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop Bbus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Davis to Washington/Wabashsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Millennium Station to 11th St.train train
    3h 1m
    $15–21

Des Plaines to Michigan City by train, subway, and foot

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to 11th St. hourly. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly.

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