What is the cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City is to fly and drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $110 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Carol Stream and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Arapahoe Trail and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Wheaton Metra, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

How far is it from Carol Stream to Traverse City?

The distance between Carol Stream and Traverse City is 256 miles. The road distance is 345.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carol Stream to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carol Stream to Traverse City bus from?

Carol Stream to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Carol Stream to Traverse City bus arrive?

Carol Stream to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Carol Stream and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 1:13 AM in Carol Stream and 2:13 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Carol Stream to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Traverse City is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Carol Stream to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 518+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Carol Stream to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
3h 57m
$103–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
14h 37m
$59–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
10h 44m
$78–149
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 22m
$80–139
Drive 343.3 mi
1. Drive from Carol Stream to Traverse Citycar 343.3 mi
5h 58m
$63–91
Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
3h 14m
$115–221

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carol Stream to Traverse City.

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Distance: 254.1 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Gary Ave & Arapahoe Trail to Traverse City, MI via Wheaton Metra, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Kalamazoo, MI in around 14h 37m.

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