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

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Oak to Michigan City by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to New Buffalo Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 23m
    $112–152

  2. Drive 223.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Michigan Citycar car 223.6 mi
    3h 50m
    $41–59

  3. Train, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain train
    5h 17m
    $86–574

  4. Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 12m
    $151–491

  5. Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 34m
    $171–681

Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to New Buffalo Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h 7m.

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