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How to get fromMichigan City to Grand Rapidsby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Grand Rapids by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus via Kalamazoo

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    5h 43m
    $38–68

  2. Drive  119.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Grand Rapidscar car 119.6 mi
    2h 4m
    $22–32

  3. Train

    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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 39m
    $109–165

  4. 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 39m

Michigan City to Grand Rapids by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from 11th Street to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 39m.

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