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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan Cityby plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan City by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to South Bend, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    2h 45m
    $78–511

  2. Drive 207.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan Citycar car 207.7 mi
    3h 28m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to New Buffalo Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 13m
    $102–142

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    8h 17m
    $100–196

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Michigan Cityrideshare rideshare 207.7 mi
    3h 28m

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    3h 41m
    $149–469

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 3m
    $151–666

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    8h 28m
    $44–85

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to New Buffalo Station once a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to 11th St. via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 8h 17m.

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