There are 7 ways to get from Waterford Township to Michigan City by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Woodward & Baltimorebus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 39m$109–149Drive 219 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterford Township to Michigan Citycar 219 mi
3h 48m$40–58Train
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train Ssl / ...
8h 5m$144–257Taxi to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Waterford Township to Bishop International Airport (FNT)taxi
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
4h 43m$138–363Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train Ssl
9h 22m$46–87Bus to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain
6h 59m$83–515Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Woodward & Cliffordbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
7h 54m$148–482
Waterford Township to Michigan City by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford Township to Michigan City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford Township to Michigan City is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford Township to Michigan City station. However, there are services departing from Telegraph & Dixie Highway and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Baldwin & Columbia and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford Township station to Michigan City. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at 11th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Waterford Township and Michigan City is 254 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waterford Township to Michigan City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Waterford Township to Michigan City, including transfers.
Waterford Township to Michigan City bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Baldwin & Columbia station.
Waterford Township to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Waterford Township to Michigan City is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Waterford Township, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Telegraph & Dixie Highway to Michigan City via Baldwin & Columbia, Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, and New Buffalo Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterford Township to 11th St. via Pontiac Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from South Bend Airport to 11th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Woodward & Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Baldwin & Columbia to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford Township to Michigan City bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Baltimore station.
Waterford Township to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford Township to Michigan City is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Waterford Township to Michigan City.
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