There are 4 ways to get from Sarnia to Michigan City by car, car ferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, car ferry, bus
best- Drive from Sarnia to Walpole Island, ONcar
- Take the carferry from Walpole Island, ON to Algonac, MIcarferry
- Drive from Algonac, MI to Port Huron Stationcar
- Take the bus from Port Huron Station to New Buffalo Stationbus
8h 2mDrive 277.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sarnia to Michigan Citycar 277.9 mi
4h 36m$64–92Drive, car ferry, train
- Drive from Sarnia to Walpole Island, ONcar
- Take the carferry from Walpole Island, ON to Algonac, MIcarferry
- Drive from Algonac, MI to Port Huron Stationcar
- Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
10h 58m$204–313Drive, car ferry, bus, train
- Drive from Sarnia to Walpole Island, ONcar
- Take the carferry from Walpole Island, ON to Algonac, MIcarferry
- Drive from Algonac, MI to Port Huron Stationcar
- Take the bus from Port Huron Station to Battle Creekbus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train
11h
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sarnia to Michigan City is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnia to Michigan City is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $60 - $95.
The distance between Sarnia and Michigan City is 351 miles. The road distance is 279.5 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Sarnia to Michigan City, including transfers.
Michigan City is 1h behind Sarnia. It is currently 3:40 PM in Sarnia and 2:40 PM in Michigan City.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnia to Michigan City is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Sarnia to Michigan City.
There are 230+ hotels available in Michigan City.
What companies run services between Sarnia, ON, Canada and Michigan City, IN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Sarnia to Michigan City. However, you can drive to Walpole Island, ON, take the car ferry to Algonac, MI, drive to Port Huron Station, take the bus to New Buffalo Station, then take the taxi to Michigan City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sarnia to 11th St. via Walpole Island, ON, Algonac, MI, Port Huron Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 10h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Huron Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Huron Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- Walpole-Algonac Ferry
Car ferry from Walpole Island, ON to Algonac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Walpole-Algonac Ferry
Car ferry from Walpole Island, ON to Algonac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Walpole-Algonac Ferry
Car ferry from Walpole Island, ON to Algonac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Walpole-Algonac Ferry
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