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How to get fromMadison to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, car ferry, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSN - TVC
    7h 2m
    $70–445

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    7h 19m
    $62–323

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 36m
    $91–171

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madison to Milwaukeecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar car
    6h 46m
    $154–186

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    14h 4m
    $96–206

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    14h 8m
    $111–240

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    14h 35m
    $78–142

Madison to Traverse City by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Traverse City, MI via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 36m.

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