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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Michigan City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 42m
    $82–446

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    9h 39m
    $155–298

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    13h 23m

  4. Drive 530.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Michigan Citycar car 530.8 mi
    9h 18m
    $97–140

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 12m
    $362–766

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    7h 19m
    $137–759

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 54m
    $157–705

Kansas City to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 9h 39m.

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