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How to get fromBoston to Lake MichiganBy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BOS - TVC
    2h 23m
    $65–370

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 34m
    $283–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    23h 1m
    $137–262

  4. Drive 980.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Chicagocar car 980.1 mi
    16h 48m
    $179–259

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    2h 36m
    $140–750

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3h 18m
    $87–438

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3h 37m
    $188–508

Boston to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–650 and the journey takes 22h 22m.

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