What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Michigan City, IN?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Michigan City, IN via Gary, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Michigan City, IN?

No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at 11th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis and Michigan City, IN is 181 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $27 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN bus from?

Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN train from?

Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train or bus from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $27 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Michigan City, IN?

Michigan City, IN is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:50 AM in Indianapolis and 1:50 AM in Michigan City, IN.

Where does the Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN train arrive?

Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN.

Where can I stay near Michigan City, IN?

There are 232+ hotels available in Michigan City, IN.

Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
2. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Michigan City, INbus Chicago
4h 30m
$27–76
Bus via Fort Wayne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Michigan City, INbus Columbus-Chicago
5h 55m
$23–91
Train
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train Ssl / ...
7h 10m
$87–155
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Michigan City, INcar 147.4 mi
3h 6m
$27–39
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Michigan City, INbus
6h 23m
$429–1,347
Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Michigan City, INbus Chicago
4h 45m
$32–80

Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN by bus

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Distance: 180.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN via Gary Bus Station and Gary, IN in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Michigan City, IN via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and 11th St. in around 7h 10m.

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