There are 3 ways to get from Michigan State University to Michigan City by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 14m$77–106Drive 162.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Michigan Citycar 162.1 mi
2h 48m$30–43Fly, train
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
4h 5m$85–390
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Michigan City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Michigan City is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Michigan City station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at New Buffalo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Michigan City is 170 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Michigan City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Michigan State University to Michigan City, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Michigan City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to Michigan City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Michigan City is 1h behind Michigan State University. It is currently 6:43 AM in Michigan State University and 5:43 AM in Michigan City.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Michigan City is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Michigan State University to Michigan City.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Station once a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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