There are 5 ways to get from Interlochen to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Traverse City
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)TVC - ORD
2h 39m$108–422Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MI1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
11h 12m$52–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union StationPere Marquette
11h$60–128Drive 308.1 mi
- Drive from Interlochen to Chicago308.1 mi
5h 9m$57–82Taxi to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Interlochen to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MBL - ORD
3h 9m$203–297
Interlochen to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Interlochen to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Interlochen to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Interlochen to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Interlochen Public Library and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Traverse City, MI and Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Interlochen and Chicago is 260 miles. The road distance is 309.9 miles.
The best way to get from Interlochen to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Interlochen to Chicago, including transfers.
Interlochen to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Interlochen to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 11h 12m.
Interlochen to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.
Chicago is 1h behind Interlochen. It is currently 1:15 AM in Interlochen and 12:15 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Interlochen, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlochen Public Library to Chicago Bus Station via Traverse City, MI and Kalamazoo Bus Stop in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Interlochen to Chicago is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Interlochen to Chicago.
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