There are 8 ways to get from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to South Bend, fly
best- Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
2h 53m$63–418Drive 208.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 208.5 mi
3h 29m$38–55Train, bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Dearbornbus
8h 9m$66–105Train
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
8h 15m$100–196Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Michigan City to Detroit-DTW208.5 mi
3h 29mTrain to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 11m$142–476Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 42m$142–666Train, bus
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
12h 45m$65–106
South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to train and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $60 - $420.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Michigan City and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 191 miles. The road distance is 209.7 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train and bus via Kalamazoo which takes 8h 9m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 8:51 PM in Michigan City and 9:51 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW).
Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW) train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Michigan City to Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a train from 11th Street to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from 11th Street to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
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
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Michigan City to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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