There are 3 ways to get from South Bend to Michigan City by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Michigan City is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Michigan City is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend to Michigan City. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at 11th St. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between South Bend and Michigan City is 38 miles. The road distance is 34.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Michigan City without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $22 - $27.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from South Bend to Michigan City, including transfers.
South Bend to Michigan City train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
Michigan City is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:18 AM in South Bend and 1:18 AM in Michigan City.
South Bend to Michigan City train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at 11th St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Michigan City is 35 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from South Bend to Michigan City.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from South Bend Airport to 11th St. hourly. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 43 min. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
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