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How to get fromIndianapolis to Lake Michigan Beachby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 18m
    $68–97

  2. Drive  183.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beachcar car 183.1 mi
    3h 31m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 57m
    $183–286

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $462–1,030

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 33m
    $75–107

  6. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus
    7h 37m

Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach via Gary Bus Station and Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Lake Michigan Beach via Chicago Union Station and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 7h 57m.

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