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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Michigan City by car, plane, train, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to South Bend, train

    best
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SFB - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    5h 42m
    $161–729

  2. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 8m
    $125–489

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    28h 22m
    $208–368

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    42h 18m
    $588–1,165

  5. Drive 1,086.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Michigan Citycar car 1,086.2 mi
    19h 59m
    $199–287

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 42m
    $190–589

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 32m
    $230–540

  8. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    10h 38m
    $168–667

  9. Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PIE - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    7h 40m
    $170–739

Lakeland to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,045.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 42h 18m.

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