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How to get fromChicago to Kalkaskaby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Kalkaska by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    3h 28m
    $112–360

  2. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Kalkaskacar car
    4h 51m
    $56–155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Kingsley, MIbus bus 1484
    8h 25m
    $140–243

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kingsley, MIbus bus 1484
    9h 3m
    $141–241

  5. Drive 309.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Kalkaskacar car 309.9 mi
    5h 3m
    $57–82

  6. Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    2. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Kalkaskacar car
    5h 24m
    $60–300

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Kingsley, MIbus bus 1484
    9h 19m
    $133–216

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kalkaska, MI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalkaska via Kalamazoo, MI and Kingsley, MI in around 9h 19m.

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