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How to get fromMichigan City to Columbusby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan City to Columbus by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    8h 38m
    $36–83

  2. Drive 265.2 mi

    1. Drive from Michigan City to Columbuscar car 265.2 mi
    5h 22m
    $49–70

  3. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    5h 22m
    $94–569

  4. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2642
    9h 43m
    $67–108

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SBN - CMH
    5h 58m
    $90–561

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    5h 51m
    $564–919

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Columbus. However, you can take the train to Gary, walk to Gary, IN, then take the bus to Columbus - Mound St. Alternatively, you can drive from Michigan City to Columbus in around 5h 22m.

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