There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Bay City by bus (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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
6h 29m$114–165Drive 242.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan City to Bay Citycar 242.2 mi
4h 20m$45–64Train, fly to Mbs International Airport
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
4h 59m$76–325Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
7h$96–365
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Bay City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Bay City is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan City station to Bay City. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Bay City, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Michigan City and Bay City is 272 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Bay City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Michigan City to Bay City, including transfers.
Michigan City to Bay City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Michigan City to Bay City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Bay City is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 2:36 AM in Michigan City and 3:36 AM in Bay City.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Bay City is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Michigan City to Bay City.
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Michigan City to Bay City, MI via New Buffalo Station and Flint Amtrak in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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