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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to South Bend, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ROC - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    5h 17m
    $105–530

  2. Drive  535.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Michigan Citycar car 535.6 mi
    9h 32m
    $98–142

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    13h 17m
    $110–165

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    13h 34m
    $338–514

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 22m
    $120–587

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

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 46m
    $100–448

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 14m
    $183–402

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 39m
    $193–333

Rochester to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 13h 34m.

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