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How to get fromMichigan City to Indiana University Bloomingtonby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan City to Indiana University Bloomington by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    6h 22m
    $49–83

  2. Drive 191.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Indiana University Bloomingtoncar car 191.1 mi
    4h 9m
    $35–51

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    9h 58m
    $92–176

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $465–1,149

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2512
    9h 1m
    $48–74

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    6h 55m
    $110–539

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Michigan City to Indiana University Bloomington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Indiana University Bloomington. However, you can take the train to Gary, walk to Gary Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Bloomington, IN, then walk to Indiana University Bloomington. Alternatively, you can take a train from 11th Street to Indiana University Bloomington via Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and Bloomington, IN in around 9h 58m.

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