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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 5m
    $79–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station 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
    12h 45m
    $65–132

  3. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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 City, MIbus bus
    11h 43m
    $84–183

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry Milwaukee
    2. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar car
    5h 24m
    $135–166

  5. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MKE - TVC
    6h 56m
    $75–485

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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 City, MIbus bus
    13h 5m
    $102–183

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    5h 30m
    $85–183

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    6h 12m
    $73–291

Milwaukee to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 45m.

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