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How to get fromChicago to Torch Lakeby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Torch Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    2. Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Torch Laketaxi taxi
    3h 35m
    $132–385

  2. Drive  332.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Torch Lakecar car 332.6 mi
    5h 42m
    $61–88

  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 Torch Laketaxi taxi
    9h 45m
    $222–329

  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 Torch Lakecar car
    5h 3m
    $108–218

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Leelanau Sands Casino to Torch Lakecar car
    11h 58m

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

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Torch Lake. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), then take the taxi to Torch Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Traverse City, then take the taxi to Torch Lake.

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