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How to get fromMichigan City to Springfieldby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Michigan City to Springfield by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    5h 12m
    $79–347

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 31m
    $114–245

  3. Train, bus via Gary

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 2m
    $92–152

  4. Drive  538.7 mi

    1. Drive from Michigan City to Springfieldcar car 538.7 mi
    9h 8m
    $99–142

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SBN - SGF
    5h 55m
    $85–400

Michigan City to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take a train from 11th Street to Springfield CU Transit Center via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 31m.

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