What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan City to Detroit is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan City to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Michigan City to Detroit is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Michigan City to Detroit?

The distance between Michigan City and Detroit is 231 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.

How do I travel from Michigan City to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Michigan City to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Michigan City to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Michigan City to Detroit, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Michigan City and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Michigan City. It is currently 8:14 AM in Michigan City and 9:14 AM in Detroit.

Can I drive from Michigan City to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan City to Detroit is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Michigan City to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 472+ hotels available in Detroit.

Michigan City to Detroit - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and subway

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
4h 37m
$69–151
Drive 224.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Michigan City to Detroitcar 224.3 mi
3h 46m
$41–60
Train to South Bend, fly
1. Take the train from 11th Street to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
4h 16m
$65–440
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 34m
$64–388
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 59m
$144–358

South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Michigan City to Detroit.

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Distance: 229.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from New Buffalo Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 4h 21m.

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