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How to get fromMichigan City to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Michigan City to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 24m
    $43–84

  2. Drive 49.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Elkhartcar car 49.1 mi
    1h 9m
    $9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 24m
    $48–69

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Michigan City to Elkharttaxi taxi 49.1 mi
    1h 9m
    $130–170

  5. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    4h 27m
    $17–25

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  • Distance: 155.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from 11th Street to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 24m.

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