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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Kalkaska by plane, train, bus, taxi, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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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 33m
    $118–380

  2. Drive 310 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsleybus bus 1484
    8h 25m
    $155–238

  4. 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 Manton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Manton, MI to Kalkaskataxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $168–264

  5. Fly to Pellston, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Kalkaskacar car
    4h 45m
    $60–324

  6. 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 50m
    $106–165

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsleybus bus 1484
    8h 25m
    $161–223

  8. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Kingsleybus bus 1484
    9h 14m
    $133–191

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

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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 Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Kingsley in around 8h 25m.

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