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

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Plaines to Michigan City by train, car, bus, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    2h 37m
    $17–19

  2. Drive 74.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Michigan Citycar car 74.7 mi
    1h 34m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Davis to Washington/Wabashsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Millennium Station to 11th St.train train Ssl
    3h 9m
    $14–19

Des Plaines to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to 11th St. via Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Randolph & Michigan, and Millennium Station in around 2h 37m.

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