There are 3 ways to get from O'Hare to Michigan City by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Cumberland to Jackson-Bluesubway Blue Line
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train Lakeshore / ...
2h 19m$14–18Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train
3h 17m$13–21Drive 71.1 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Michigan Citycar 71.1 mi
1h 30m$13–19
O'Hare to Michigan City by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Michigan City is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Michigan City is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Michigan City. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at 11th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between O'Hare and Michigan City is 69 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Michigan City without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 19m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from O'Hare to Michigan City, including transfers.
O'Hare to Michigan City train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cumberland station.
O'Hare to Michigan City train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jackson-Blue station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Michigan City is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from O'Hare to Michigan City.
There are 203+ hotels available in Michigan City.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
There is no direct connection from O'Hare to Michigan City. However, you can take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to 11th St. via Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Gary Metro Center in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Cumberland to Jackson-Blue
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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