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

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

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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
    $63–122

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary, INbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl
    6h 41m
    $44–66

  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
    3h 57m
    $57–275

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    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
    5h 36m
    $63–274

Springfield to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest 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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