What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan City to DeKalb?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to DeKalb is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan City to DeKalb?

The fastest way to get from Michigan City to DeKalb is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct train between Michigan City and DeKalb?

No, there is no direct train from Michigan City to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Michigan City to DeKalb?

The distance between Michigan City and DeKalb is 123 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.

How do I travel from Michigan City to DeKalb without a car?

The best way to get from Michigan City to DeKalb without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $21 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Michigan City to DeKalb?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Michigan City to DeKalb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan City to DeKalb train from?

Michigan City to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.

Where does the Michigan City to DeKalb train arrive?

Michigan City to DeKalb train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Millennium Station.

Can I drive from Michigan City to DeKalb?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to DeKalb is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Michigan City to DeKalb.

Where can I stay near DeKalb?

There are 11+ hotels available in DeKalb.

Michigan City to DeKalb - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Michigan City to DeKalb by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain Ssl
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus
4h 43m
$21–37
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Millennium Stationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 7m
$20–30
Drive 114.3 mi
1. Drive from Michigan City to DeKalbcar 114.3 mi
2h 19m
$21–31

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 11th Street to Locust St at 2nd St - WB Stop #490 via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Madison & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 7m.

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