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

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Michigan City by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Gary, INbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    7h 12m
    $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, KY 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
    10h 14m
    $136–232

  4. 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 7m
    $75–420

  5. 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 31m
    $60–351

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 30m
    $61–287

  7. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 38m
    $180–843

  8. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 12m
    $180–402

Louisville to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Gary, IN, walk to Gary Metro Center, then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to 11th St. via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, and Van Buren St. in around 10h 14m.

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