There are 11 ways to get from Michigan City to Philadelphia by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the train from 11th Street to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
5h 38m$155–391Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
cheapest- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane ORD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Philadelphiacar
6h 48m$81–377Train, bus
- Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
20h 43m$138–209Train via Washington
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
21h 55m$226–538Drive 704.2 mi
- Drive from Michigan City to Philadelphiacar 704.2 mi
11h 30m$129–186Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORD - PHL
6h 7m$135–241Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the train from 11th Street to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 5m$157–969Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the train from 11th Street to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 11m$167–804Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane ORD - ABE
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
8h 54m$103–404Train, bus via Baltimore
- Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Greyhound Garage to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
24h 58m$155–244Train
- Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 31m$264–665
Michigan City to Philadelphia by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Philadelphia is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $400.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan City to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from 11th Street and arriving at 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between Michigan City and Philadelphia is 744 miles. The road distance is 708.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan City to Philadelphia without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 43m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Michigan City to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Michigan City to Philadelphia train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 11th Street station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 7:13 PM in Michigan City and 8:13 PM in Philadelphia.
Michigan City to Philadelphia train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Philadelphia is 708 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Michigan City to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a train from 11th Street to 30th Street Station via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 11th Street to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–12
Train from 11th Street to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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
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
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
Train from 11th Street to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–12
Train from 11th Street to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–12
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
Train from 11th Street to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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