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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to South Bend, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LFT - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    6h 50m
    $168–722

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LFT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 50m
    $103–419

  3. Bus, train via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus 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
    23h 54m
    $180–352

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    25h 48m
    $324–703

  5. Drive 980.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Michigan Citycar car 980.3 mi
    16h 24m
    $179–259

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LFT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 2m
    $143–439

Lafayette to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Lafayette to Michigan City. However, you can take the taxi to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) airport, fly to South Bend (SBN), walk to South Bend Airport, then take the train to 11th Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to 11th St. via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Gary Metro Center in around 23h 54m.

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