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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)planeORD - TVC
    3h 27m
    $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)planeORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Kalkaskacar
    4h 51m
    $56–155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazootrainWolverine / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Kingsley, MIbus1484
    8h 24m
    $140–243

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers StationtrainPere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kingsley, MIbus1484
    9h 2m
    $141–241

  5. Drive 309.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Kalkaskacar309.9 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)planeORD - MBS
    2. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Kalkaskacar
    5h 24m
    $60–300

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Kingsley, MIbus1484
    9h 18m
    $133–216

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

Calendar92Weekly 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalkaska via Kalamazoo, MI and Kingsley, MI in around 9h 18m.

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