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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    3h 51m
    $32–48

  2. Drive 149.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Michigan Citycar car 149.1 mi
    3h 9m
    $28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    6h 58m
    $77–143

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 17m
    $59–338

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    4h 6m
    $37–53

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 43m
    $434–1,318

Indianapolis to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Indianapolis to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 58m.

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