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How to get fromInterlochen to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    2h 40m
    $88–312

  2. Drive  308.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Interlochen to Chicagocar car 308.1 mi
    5h 13m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    11h
    $120–203

  4. Taxi to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Interlochen to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    3h 24m
    $238–367

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h

Interlochen to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlochen Public Library to Chicago Union Station via Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 11h.

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