What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $120 - $280 and takes 25h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $75 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Lake Michigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Newark Penn Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 51m.

How far is it from Boston to Lake Michigan?

The distance between Boston and Lake Michigan is 750 miles. The road distance is 986.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Lake Michigan without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 22h 34m and costs $140 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Lake Michigan?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC), including transfers and time at the airport.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lake Michigan bus from?

Boston to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Lake Michigan?

The best way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 22h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 25h 51m.

How long is the flight from Boston to Lake Michigan?

The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Boston to Lake Michigan bus arrive?

Boston to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Lake Michigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lake Michigan is 987 miles. It takes approximately 16h 38m to drive from Boston to Lake Michigan.

Which airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport.

Boston to Lake Michigan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BOS - TVC
2h 21m
$75–390
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 34m
$148–701
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
25h 51m
$129–276
Drive 980.8 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Chicagocar 980.8 mi
16h 38m
$179–259
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
2h 30m
$260–600
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
3h 23m
$91–452
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
3h 48m
$112–322

Boston to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–700 and the journey takes 22h 22m.

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