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How to get fromKentucky to Michigan Cityby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Michigan City by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    6h 56m
    $56–61

  2. Drive  263.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Michigan Citycar car 263.9 mi
    5h 1m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    9h 59m
    $87–180

  4. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 33m
    $84–315

  5. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    7h 46m
    $60–100

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 44m
    $65–351

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 24m
    $70–410

  8. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 38m
    $164–820

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 18m
    $164–378

Kentucky to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Gary Bus Station, walk to Gary Metro Center, then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to 11th St. via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 9h 59m.

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