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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Great Lakesby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    3h 43m
    $73–413

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    20h 37m
    $134–225

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    21h 5m
    $205–468

  4. Drive 758.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chicagocar car 758.2 mi
    12h 27m
    $139–200

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    4h 2m
    $163–903

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    4h 42m
    $105–438

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    4h 43m
    $164–903

  8. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0350
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 7m
    $139–263

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    26h 57m
    $239–538

Philadelphia to Great Lakes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Jackson & Wabash via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 20h 37m.

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