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How to get fromWest Lafayette to Michigan Cityby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from West Lafayette to Michigan City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    3h 6m
    $26–51

  2. Drive 89.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Lafayette to Michigan Citycar car 89.9 mi
    2h 7m
    $17–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    5h 28m
    $52–93

  4. Bus, train via Lafayette Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train Ssl / ...
    3h 16m
    $23–38

West Lafayette to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 28m.

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