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How to get fromMankato to Michigan Cityby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Mankato to Michigan City by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to South Bend, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    5h 40m
    $118–696

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 56m
    $63–313

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    12h 33m
    $126–304

  4. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    13h 37m
    $84–188

  5. Drive  486 mi

    1. Drive from Mankato to Michigan Citycar car 486 mi
    8h 18m
    $89–129

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 35m
    $253–753

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 25m
    $78–433

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 28m
    $658–1,092

  9. Shuttle, bus to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Mason Citybus bus
    3. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCW - ORD
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 43m
    $81–353

  10. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    4. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    13h 44m
    $101–186

Mankato to Michigan City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Mankato to Michigan City. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis-St. Paul, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 Mankato to 11th St. via Minneapolis-St. Paul, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 12h 33m.

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