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How to get fromGrinnell to Michigan Cityby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Grinnell to Michigan City by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    8h 5m
    $59–101

  2. Drive 327 mi

    1. Drive from Grinnell to Michigan Citycar car 327 mi
    5h 34m
    $60–87

  3. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Grinnell to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 41m
    $76–300

  4. Bus, train via Iowa City

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    9h 14m

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 35m
    $88–486

  6. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 32m
    $63–275

  7. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    5. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 41m
    $189–698

  8. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    5. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 8m
    $179–628

  9. Bus, bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus bus
    3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 54m

Grinnell to Michigan City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grinnell to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can drive from Grinnell to Michigan City in around 5h 34m.

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