There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Michigan City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train Ssl / ...
4h 6m$36–53Drive 149.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Michigan Citycar 149.1 mi
3h 9m$28–40Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train Ssl / ...
7h 4m$48–78Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train Ssl / ...
4h 11m$40–72
Indiana to Michigan City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Michigan City is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Michigan City is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Indiana and Michigan City is 181 miles. The road distance is 150 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Michigan City without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Indiana to Michigan City, including transfers.
Michigan City is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 7:53 AM in Indiana and 6:53 AM in Michigan City.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Michigan City is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Indiana to Michigan City.
There are 187+ hotels available in Michigan City.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, and Van Buren St. in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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