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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Michigan City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 49m
    $115–419

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 25m
    $95–397

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    26h 57m
    $209–310

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    42h 47m
    $1,009–1,542

  5. Drive  1,093.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Michigan Citycar car 1,093.3 mi
    19h 54m
    $200–289

  6. Fly Tampa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 18m
    $135–230

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 52m
    $115–486

  8. Fly Tampa to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 21m
    $700–1,159

  9. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PIE - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    6h 14m
    $103–465

Tampa to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Tampa to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 42h 47m.

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