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

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There are 5 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    6h 43m
    $50–72

  2. Drive  261.7 mi

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

  3. 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 36m
    $117–169

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

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus 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 4m
    $54–254

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 10m

Iowa City to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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 Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Randolph & Michigan, walk to Millennium Station, 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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