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How to get fromNew Orleans to Michigan Cityby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Michigan City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 29m
    $114–518

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    21h 28m
    $316–630

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    23h 56m
    $168–304

  4. Drive 948 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Michigan Citycar car 948 mi
    15h 31m
    $173–250

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 2m
    $344–718

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSY - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    8h 8m
    $179–861

  7. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane GPT - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    9h 15m
    $213–922

New Orleans to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 21h 28m.

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