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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 27m
    $143–856

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 24m
    $75–903

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    16h 57m
    $116–178

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    19h 39m
    $205–475

  5. Drive  633.4 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Michigan Citycar car 633.4 mi
    11h
    $116–167

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 19m
    $114–588

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAD - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    4h 56m
    $100–563

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 31m
    $195–921

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 7m
    $135–862

Washington to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 19h 39m.

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