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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 Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 21m
    $148–622

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

    cheapest
    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 33m
    $118–482

  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 Ssl / ...
    47h 48m
    $642–1,360

  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 Ssl
    2d 3h
    $399–785

  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 Streettrain train
    9h 44m
    $193–815

  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 39m
    $283–1,061

Seattle to Michigan City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$642Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 48m.

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