There are 6 ways to get from Royal Oak to Michigan City by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 23mDrive 223.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Royal Oak to Michigan Citycar 223.6 mi
3h 50m$41–59Train
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train Lakeshore / ...
7h 20m$175–262Train, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.train
4h 58m$96–629Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train
6h 5m$156–496Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train
6h 27m$156–687
Royal Oak to Michigan City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Royal Oak to Michigan City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Royal Oak to Michigan City is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Oak to Michigan City station. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at New Buffalo Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Royal Oak to Michigan City. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at 11th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Royal Oak and Michigan City is 235 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Michigan City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Royal Oak to Michigan City, including transfers.
Royal Oak to Michigan City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Royal Oak to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Michigan City is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to New Buffalo Station once a week, and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–12
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from South Bend Airport to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Royal Oak to Michigan City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Buffalo Station.
Michigan City is 1h behind Royal Oak. It is currently 17:27 in Royal Oak and 16:27 in Michigan City.
Royal Oak to Michigan City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Oak to Michigan City is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Royal Oak to Michigan City.
There are 228+ hotels available in Michigan City.