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How to get fromMichigan City to Ottawaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $114–164

  2. Drive 110.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Ottawacar car 110.9 mi
    2h 6m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Millennium Stationtrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 48m
    $81–114

  4. Train, bus via Gary

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus bus
    6h 55m
    $77–143

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Ottawa. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Michigan & Van Buren, take the line 126 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Ottawa. Alternatively, you can take a train from 11th Street to Ottawa via Millennium Station, Randolph & Stetson, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 6h 48m.

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