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

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There are 10 ways to get from Erie to Michigan City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    10h 7m
    $82–123

  2. Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 25m
    $55–280

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    10h 47m
    $254–384

  4. Drive  388.8 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Michigan Citycar car 388.8 mi
    6h 36m
    $71–103

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Garybus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    10h 45m
    $90–173

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 13m
    $128–490

  7. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 38m
    $428–901

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 4m
    $192–439

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 29m
    $202–370

  10. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    10h
    $102–472

Erie to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Erie Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 10h 47m.

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