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How to get fromMichigan City to Des Plainesby train, subway, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Michigan City to Des Plaines by train, subway, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Des Plainestrain train
    2h 51m
    $16–22

  2. Drive  74.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Des Plainescar car 74.2 mi
    1h 34m
    $13–19

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    3h 25m
    $38–285

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    2h 58m
    $19–26

  5. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Millennium Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Davissubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    3h 17m
    $15–20

Michigan City to Des Plaines by train, foot, and subway

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Des Plaines. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Des Plaines. Alternatively, you can drive from Michigan City to Des Plaines in around 1h 34m.

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