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 30m.

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 31m and costs $55 - $160.

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, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Indiana to Traverse City?

The distance between Indiana and Traverse City is 283 miles. The road distance is 379.1 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 45m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Indiana to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 468+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Indiana to Traverse City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 14 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Indiana to Traverse City by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
best
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 13m
$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, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 45m
$100–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
14h 26m
$94–223
Drive 376.9 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Traverse Citycar 376.9 mi
7h 30m
$69–100
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
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 31m
$60–158
Train to South Bend, fly to Traverse City
1. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SBN - TVC
7h 53m
$83–474
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
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, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
15h 4m
$96–213
Bus, train
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 train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
15h 4m
$98–227

Indiana to Traverse City by bus

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12h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Indiana to Traverse City.

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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, MI in around 12h 45m.

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