What is the cheapest way to get from Indiana to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Traverse City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indiana to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Indiana to Traverse City is to train and fly and drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $65 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Indiana and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Indiana to Traverse City?

The distance between Indiana and Traverse City is 288 miles. The road distance is 380 miles.

How do I travel from Indiana to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Indiana to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Indiana to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Indiana to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indiana to Traverse City bus from?

Indiana to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where does the Indiana to Traverse City bus arrive?

Indiana to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

Can I drive from Indiana to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Traverse City is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Indiana to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 509+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Indiana to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Indiana to Traverse City by train, plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
5h 27m
$70–169
Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
6h 20m
$48–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 35m
$70–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
15h 14m
$131–279
Drive 377.8 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Traverse Citycar 377.8 mi
7h 23m
$69–100
Train, fly to Pellston, bus
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
7h 45m
$67–338
Bus via Lafayette
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
14h 54m
$123–232

Indiana to Traverse City by bus

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12h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 35m.

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