There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Michigan City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine
2h 37m$81–139Drive 149.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Michigan Citycar 149.7 mi
2h 32m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train Ssl / ...
5h 1m$34–60Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
4h 36m$194–484
Jackson to Michigan City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Michigan City is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Michigan City is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson station to Michigan City station. However, there are services departing from Jackson Station and arriving at New Buffalo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Jackson and Michigan City is 155 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Michigan City without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Jackson to Michigan City, including transfers.
Jackson to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
Michigan City is 1h behind Jackson. It is currently 1:33 PM in Jackson and 12:33 PM in Michigan City.
Jackson to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Michigan City is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Jackson to Michigan City.
What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to New Buffalo Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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