There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Interlochen by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, 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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)ORD - TVC
3h 23m$92–335Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
11h 5m$54–138Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazooWolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
10h 11m$59–152Drive 308.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Interlochen308.5 mi
5h 10m$57–82Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)ORD - MBL
- Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Interlochen
4h 10m$182–305Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers StationPere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
10h 49m$65–154
Chicago to Interlochen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Interlochen is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Interlochen is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $90 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Kalamazoo, MI and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Interlochen is 260 miles. The road distance is 310.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Interlochen without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chicago to Interlochen, including transfers.
Chicago to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Interlochen is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $90 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 11h 5m.
Chicago to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Interlochen is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:21 AM in Chicago and 7:21 AM in Interlochen.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Kalamazoo, MI and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Interlochen is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Chicago to Interlochen.
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