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

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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Michigan City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    5h 49m
    $69–135

  2. Bus, train via Gary

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    5h 56m
    $41–72

  3. Drive 233 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Michigan Citycar car 233 mi
    3h 59m
    $43–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 19m
    $80–321

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    6h 45m
    $59–81

Effingham to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Effingham Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 49m.

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