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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    5h 51m
    $40–72

  2. Drive  203.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Michigan Citycar car 203.5 mi
    3h 39m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 58m
    $53–108

  4. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 5m
    $55–350

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    6h 8m
    $40–59

  6. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSN - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    6h
    $100–712

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 34m
    $634–1,000

  8. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 14m
    $79–419

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    6h 25m
    $77–420

Madison to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Madison to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to 11th St. via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 58m.

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