There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicagobus FlixBus 2512 / ...
3h 41m$24–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 12m$39–76Drive 179.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Chicagocar 179.6 mi
3h 10m$33–48Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 1m$37–79
Indiana to Lake Michigan by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Indiana and Lake Michigan is 188 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 3h 41m and costs $24 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Indiana to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Lake Michigan is to bus via Chicago which takes 3h 41m and costs $24 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
Indiana to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Lake Michigan is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Indiana to Lake Michigan.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $22–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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