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How to get fromIowa City to Michigan Cityby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Michigan City by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    6h 36m
    $50–84

  2. Drive 261.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Michigan Citycar car 261.7 mi
    4h 34m
    $48–69

  3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 35m
    $78–462

  4. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    7h 7m

  5. Bus, train via Davenport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    7h 40m
    $48–85

  6. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 33m
    $81–167

  7. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus 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
    7h 12m
    $52–255

  8. Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus bus
    2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 54m

Iowa City to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, take the line 1 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 Iowa City to Michigan City in around 4h 34m.

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