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How to get from Michigan City to Zion by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Michigan City to Zion in Zion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from 11th St. (Michigan City) station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $18.75.

251min$18.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
Leaves from 11th St. (Michigan City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    11th St. (Michigan City)
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 124 and UP-N

To get from Michigan City to Zion in Zion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from 11th St. (Michigan City) station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $18.75.

251min$18.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 124
124
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
Leaves from 11th St. (Michigan City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    11th St. (Michigan City)
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Michigan City to Zion

The distance between Michigan City, Zion and Zion, Zion is approximately 100.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Michigan City to Zion by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Zion – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Michigan City

Michigan City is located at East Homer Street, Zion and the nearest public transit station is Michigan City Amtrak.

Train stations close to Michigan City:

  • Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)

Public transit stations close to Zion, Zion

Zion is located at Zion, Zion and the nearest public transit station is 27th St & Bethel Blvd (West).

Train stations close to Zion:

  • Zion
  • Winthrop Harbor

Bus stations close to Zion:

  • 27th St & Bethel Blvd (West)
  • 27th St & Eshcol Ave
  • 27th St & Ezra Ave

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 124 and UP-N

To get from Michigan City to Zion in Zion, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from 11th St. (Michigan City) station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Zion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $18.75.

251min$18.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 124
124
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Zion
Leaves from 11th St. (Michigan City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    11th St. (Michigan City)
    600 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zion
    89 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zion
    Walk to
    Zion
    0.99 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Michigan City to Zion?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Michigan City to Zion?

    The alternative route takes 251 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 124, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Michigan City and Zion?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Michigan City to Zion?

    The SSL train line goes from 11th St. (Michigan City) station near Michigan City in Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Zion in Zion.

  • How long does it take to travel from Michigan City to Zion by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Michigan City in Chicago and Zion in Zion by train and bus is about 4 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Michigan City to get to Zion?

    Get on the SSL train from the 11th St. (Michigan City) station near Michigan City in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Michigan City and Zion?

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Zion in Zion.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Michigan City to Zion?

    The ride from Michigan City to Zion costs $18.75.

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