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How to get fromPalo Alto to Michigan Cityby plane, train, bus, subway, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Palo Alto to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 14m
    $160–625

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 46m
    $130–505

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    2d 6h
    $359–701

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    2d 9h
    $781–1,637

  5. Drive 2,192 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Michigan Citycar car 2,192 mi
    34h 19m
    $400–578

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 13m
    $226–474

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 40m
    $146–314

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 53m
    $181–650

Palo Alto to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,916.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Michigan City. However, you can take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to Harold Washington Library, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to 11th St. via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Gary Metro Center in around 2d 6h.

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