There are 2 ways to get from Michigan City to Jackson by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Jackson is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Jackson is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan City station to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Jackson Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Michigan City and Jackson is 155 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Jackson without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Michigan City to Jackson, including transfers.
Michigan City to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Jackson is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 1:58 PM in Michigan City and 2:58 PM in Jackson.
Michigan City to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Jackson is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Michigan City to Jackson.
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Buffalo Station to Jackson Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Buffalo Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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