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

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

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  1. Fly, 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 30m
    $132–395

  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
    $170–280

  4. 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 Charlevoix, MIbus bus 1484
    10h 11m
    $142–209

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    3. Drive from Leelanau Sands Casino to Torch Lakecar car
    12h 19m
    $62–113

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Torch Lake via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Charlevoix, MI in around 10h 11m.

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