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How to get fromMichigan City to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan City to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Buffalo Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    4h 37m
    $79–171

  2. Drive 224.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Detroitcar224.3 mi
    3h 43m
    $41–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to GarytrainWestbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    7h 3m
    $57–138

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from 11th St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)planeSBN - DTW
    4h 17m
    $65–420

  5. 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)planeMDW - DTW
    5h 36m
    $59–328

  6. 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)planeORD - DTW
    6h 11m
    $124–338

South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $45–130 and the journey takes 4h 21m.

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