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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford to Michigan City by bus, subway, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    3h 51m
    $50–73

  2. Drive  140.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Michigan Citycar car 140.8 mi
    2h 40m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus 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
    4h 56m
    $51–81

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    4h 39m
    $75–305

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to Michigan City. However, you can take the taxi to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Jackson-Blue, walk to Van Buren St., then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to 11th St. via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Gary Metro Center in around 4h 56m.

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