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How to get fromMichigan City to Wilmetteby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Wilmette by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway subway Purple Line
    2h 50m
    $16–21

  2. Drive  72.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Wilmettecar car 72.4 mi
    1h 33m
    $13–19

  3. Train, line 147 bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    3h 12m
    $14–15

  4. Train, bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    3h 48m
    $18–24

Michigan City to Wilmette by train, foot, and subway

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Wilmette. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Harold Washington Library, take the subway to Main, walk to Main St., then take the train to Wilmette. Alternatively, you can take a train from 11th Street to Central Street & Prospect via Van Buren St., Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 3h 12m.

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