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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Kalkaska by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    3h 29m
    $112–360

  2. Drive  310 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to Kalkaskacar car 310 mi
    5h 6m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Traverse City to Kalkaskataxi taxi
    9h 38m
    $207–309

  4. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    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 48m
    $106–215

  5. 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 21m
    $60–300

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    10h 7m

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

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalkaska via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Hall St. Transfer at Lot X Eastbound, and Woodland Creek Park-n-Ride in around 10h 7m.

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