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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Michigan City by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 4m
    $156–301

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    7h 54m
    $111–460

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    47h 41m
    $618–1,544

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    2d 4h
    $395–623

  5. Drive  2,071.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Michigan Citycar car 2,071.7 mi
    33h 26m
    $379–547

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SEA - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train train
    9h 17m
    $161–713

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    10h 15m
    $321–520

Seattle to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,802.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Seattle to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 47h 41m.

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