There are 2 ways to get from Michigan City to Lake Michigan by train or car
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Michigan City to Lake Michigan by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Lake Michigan is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan City to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at Van Buren St. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Michigan City and Lake Michigan is 55 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Michigan City to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Michigan City to Lake Michigan train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 9:27 AM in Michigan City and 10:27 AM in Lake Michigan.
Michigan City to Lake Michigan train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Lake Michigan is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Michigan City to Lake Michigan.
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from 11th Street to Van Buren St. hourly. Tickets cost $11–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
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