There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 59m$32–48Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640 / ...
4h 21m$28–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 16m$51–117Drive 179.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicagocar 179.6 mi
3h 11m$33–48Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 4m$30–43
Indiana to Lake Michigan by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Indiana and Lake Michigan is 187 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Indiana to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indiana to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Lake Michigan is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Indiana to Lake Michigan.