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How to get fromTraverse City to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    2h 35m
    $45–251

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    9h 18m
    $60–117

  3. Drive 315.2 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Chicagocar car 315.2 mi
    5h 20m
    $58–84

  4. Fly Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TVC - MDW
    4h 40m
    $75–401

  5. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car car
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    3h 27m
    $52–150

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 25m
    $55–99

Traverse City to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Traverse City, 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Chicago Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop in around 9h 25m.

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