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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Dearborn to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine
    5h 9m
    $87–167

  2. Drive  224.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Michigan Citycar car 224.1 mi
    3h 44m
    $41–60

  3. 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 / ...
    6h 6m
    $47–72

  4. Fly to South Bend, train

    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
    4h 40m
    $85–612

  5. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    7h 10m
    $87–176

  6. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    8h 41m
    $86–128

  7. 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 Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 36m
    $145–479

  8. 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
    5h 55m
    $145–670

Detroit to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to New Buffalo Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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