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How to get fromOttawa to Michigan Cityby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Michigan City by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ottawa to Mendota Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    4h 33m
    $116–161

  2. Drive 111.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Michigan Citycar car 111.2 mi
    2h 6m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    6h 50m
    $82–113

  4. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    7h 15m
    $78–142

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 167.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Michigan City. However, you can take the taxi to Mendota Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ottawa to 11th St. via Oglesby, Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 50m.

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