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How to get fromMichigan to Valparaiso Universityby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Valparaiso University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 45m
    $100–138

  2. Drive  245.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Valparaiso Universitycar car 245.1 mi
    4h 5m
    $45–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Lakeshore / ...
    8h 21m
    $131–242

  4. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 37m
    $126–668

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Lakeshore / ...
    8h 39m
    $128–176

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Portage/Ogden Dunes to Valparaiso Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $193–543

  7. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Portage/Ogden Dunes to Valparaiso Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $94–305

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Portage/Ogden Dunes to Valparaiso Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $100–365

Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Valparaiso University, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Valparaiso University via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 8h 21m.

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