What is the cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City?

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City is to train which costs $10 - $11 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City?

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct train between The Loop (CTA) and Michigan City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at 11th St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City?

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Michigan City is 56 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.

How do I travel from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City without a car?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $10 - $11.

How long does it take to get from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City?

The train from Van Buren St. to 11th St. takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City train from?

The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City train arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at 11th St. station.

Can I drive from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City.

Where can I stay near Michigan City?

There are 219+ hotels available in Michigan City.

The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.Ssl / ...
1h 44m
$10–11
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus StationGreyhound US0120S / ...
2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.Ssl / ...
1h 45m
$10–41
Drive 55.4 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City55.4 mi
1h 13m
$11–15

The Loop (CTA) to Michigan City by foot, bus, and train

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.9 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to 11th St. hourly. Tickets cost $10–11 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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