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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Michigan City by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 36m

  2. Drive  157.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Michigan Citycar car 157.9 mi
    2h 41m
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    6h 52m
    $127–209

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    4h 4m
    $62–270

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    8h 7m
    $61–98

Lansing to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Station once a week, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to 11th St. via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 6h 52m.

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