Public Transportation: Westville Branch Campus

Michigan City Transit

Michigan City Transit welcomes you to Transit Triangle commuter route service.

A statue outside of the PNW Dworkin Center

You’ll Go Far with Transit Triangle!

Transit Triangle is the quick, convenient, economical connection between Michigan City, La Porte and PNW.

The PNW stop is located at the Dworkin Student Activities Center.

View Transit Triangle Schedule

Last updated May 2024. For the most recent information, visit the official Michigan City Transit site.

Onboard Fares

  • Full Fare $1.00
  • Reduced Fare $.50

Monthly Pass

(may be purchased in the Controller’s Office at City Hall in Michigan City and the Bursar’s Office at PNW)

  • Full Fare $20.00
  • Reduced Fare $10.00

Transfers

(Free at Marquette Mall)

Transfers are to continue one-way travel in Michigan City (no return trip)

In order to qualify for Reduced Fare You must show a Driver’s License, State ID Card, School ID Card, Medical Card, or ADA Eligibility Card.

The Transit Triangle Commuter Route service return is made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to assist Michigan City in the recovery of COVID-19 service reductions.

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day Observed
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve

All Michigan City Transit vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts or ramps for easy boarding.

If the ramp or lift operation fails at the time of use, a spare vehicle will be dispatched to the location within 30 minutes of the failure.

Mobility aids are required to be secured while on Michigan City vehicles.

Personal oxygen tanks and respirators can be transported but must be secured by the rider. Riders are responsible for always keeping oxygen tanks and respirators with them. The driver will not control any oxygen tank or respirator mechanisms.

Service animals are permitted. Service animals are required to be always restrained and under control by the rider. They must remain at the rider’s feet or on the lap. They are not allowed on a seat. Service animals with aggressive tendencies will not be tolerated.

For further information concerning ADA services please visit our website www.emichigancity.com/coach or the Michigan City Transit Office at (219) 873-1502.

Michigan City Transit strives to ensure the safety of all its passengers, operators and the general public. Our operators do their best to follow the posted schedules in order for you to arrive at your destination safely and on time; however, on occasion, unforeseen circumstances will cause delays. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Michigan City Transit buses will stop at any designated stops along the route or any major intersection along the route as long as it is safe to do so. No stops on Franklin Street will be made other than those designated as a stop.

  • Be sure to be visible to the operator as the bus approaches, clearly signal to the operator that you wish to board.
  • As a courtesy, take a moment to see if anyone is disembarking.
  • Please be careful boarding and watch your step. 
  • Please take your seat immediately after boarding.
  • You must store your bags, packages, carts, strollers etc. in your lap or under your seat.
  • You will only be allowed to board with the amount of personal property you are able to carry boarding one time.
  • Do not block aisles and doorways.
  • To exit the bus signal the operator by pulling the cord as you approach your stop.  Please remain seated until the bus comes to a stop and watch your step as you get off the bus.
  • Stand back and wait for the bus to leave the stop.
  • NEVER CROSS IN FRONT OF A BUS.

Michigan City Transit will make reasonable modifications to our service, to accommodate passengers with a disability upon request. Requests can be made by calling the office at (219) 873-1502.


Address

Purdue University Northwest: Westville Campus
1401 US-421
Westville, IN 46391