Michigan City, Indiana is conveniently located along the
Southern Shoreline of Lake Michigan.
9 miles from the Michigan State Line
35 miles from the Illinois State Line.

For "time" purposes, remember that Michigan City operates
on "CST" (or think of Chicago time), and does encounter
the time change during the summer (Central Daylight Saving Time).

INDIANA TIME CONFUSION / 2005: When Michigan City (CST) moved clocks ahead in the Spring, we went on the SAME time as the rest of Indiana (EST). In (April) 2006, the rest of Indiana will also move their clocks ahead 1 hour (to Eastern Daylight Saving Time). For the first time in most people's lifetime, Michigan City will now be 1 hour BEHIND the rest of Indiana on a year-round basis. Adjust your thinking if you must arrive at a specific time. Got it? (ie: Indianapolis 7am EST = Michigan City 6am CST)
Those in EST will GAIN the hour coming, and LOSE the hour going home.

DRIVING:
For reference, the driving time to Michigan City (not accounting for the 1 hour time difference when coming from the Eastern Time Zone) is approximately:
1 1/2 hr. from Chicago (CST).
3 hr. from Indianapolis (EST).
4 1/2 hr. from Louisville (CST).
5 1/2 hr. from Cincinnati (EST).

MAJOR ROUTES:
US HWY 421
The "main drag" thru town, North-South.
Or, Franklin Street.

US HWY 20
E-W Hwy, on the south end of town, by Marquette Mall.

US HWY 12
E-W Hwy, on the North end of town, near Lighthouse Mall.

US HWY 35
Enters from the South-South-East. (Michigan Blvd)

INTERSTATE 94
E-W Interstate, on the south end of town, 1.5 mi. from US 20.
Exits onto US 421 N. Approx 7 mi from the lake.

I-80/90 TOLL ROAD
E-W. Approx 10 mi. south of Michigan City, exits onto US 421 North.

Internet users can use a service such as "MAPQUEST" or "YAHOO" to help
pinpoint specific locations and print driving directions.
The Michigan City ZIP CODE is 46360.



Interested in aerial views?
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Zoom in on your old homestead, or anything world wide.
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TRAIN

ELECTRIC INTERURBAN
"Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad"
The last operating electric interurban in the United States, modern new cars bring visitors from the Chicago route to the West, or from the South Bend route to the East.
Operated by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District.
To view a daily schedule visit their web site: www.nictd.com

AMTRAK
Amtrak trains stop at the North end of town near
Washington Park. No station or ticket service.
Check for info at: www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-872-7245

BUS
GREYHOUND BUS LINE
www.greyhound.com or local, (219) 879-5050

AIRPORT SERVICE
MICHIGAN CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (219) 872-0121

MAJOR CARRIERS:
CHICAGO O'Hare Airport
CHICAGO Midway Airport
Gary/Chicago Regional Airport
SOUTH BEND REGIONAL AIRPORT

UNITED LIMO operates a shuttle bus service to and from
O'Hare, Midway and South Bend airports to reach Michigan City.
www.coachusa.com or 1-800-879-5050

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