There are 3 ways to get from Michigan City to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
3h 38m$135–201Drive 183.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan City to Ann Arborcar 183.6 mi
3h 5m$34–49Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4h 54m$73–450
South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan City station to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Michigan City and Ann Arbor is 193 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Ann Arbor without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Michigan City to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Michigan City to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Ann Arbor is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 5:46 PM in Michigan City and 6:46 PM in Ann Arbor.
Michigan City to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Ann Arbor is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Michigan City to Ann Arbor.
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Buffalo Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from 11th Street to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
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