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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Michigan City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    5h 12m
    $74–136

  2. Drive 223 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Michigan Citycar car 223 mi
    4h 8m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    6h 36m
    $43–70

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 4m
    $56–253

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 43m
    $159–374

  6. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 37m
    $72–280

Springfield to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 12m.

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