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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Janesville and Michigan City. The average train journey from Janesville to Michigan City takes 5 hours and 19 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 4 hours and 42 minutes.
Distance | 128 mi (206 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 42m |
Lowest price | $41.00 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Janesville to Michigan City?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Janesville to Michigan City. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 5h 19m | $41.00 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from Janesville to Michigan City every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $41.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Janesville and Michigan City is approximately 128 miles, or 206 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Janesville to Michigan City on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Janesville at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Janesville?
Main departure station: 3120 N Pontiac Dr
There is one train station in Janesville.
All train stations in Janesville:
3120 N Pontiac Dr
Where is the train station in Michigan City?
Main arrival station: 100 Washington St
Michigan City has one train station.
All train stations in Michigan City:
100 Washington St
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