Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Michigan City

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 1m
    $155–389

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 19m
    $104–391

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    19h 1m
    $128–209

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl
    22h 59m
    $246–1,100

  5. Drive  704.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Michigan Citycar car 704.6 mi
    11h 33m
    $129–186

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 29m
    $135–239

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 36m
    $510–908

  8. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    24h 36m
    $132–254

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    29h 8m
    $294–630

Philadelphia to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration19h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Michigan City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 739.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to 11th St. via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 22h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers