There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Chicago Loop by plane, bus, train, car, 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)plane TVC - ORD
2h 32m$45–261Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus 1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
9h 18m$60–137Drive 316.1 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Chicago Loopcar 316.1 mi
5h 21m$58–84Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Traverse City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3h 24m$52–150Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 39m$58–107
Traverse City to Chicago Loop by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Traverse City and Chicago Loop is 246 miles. The road distance is 317.9 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 18m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Traverse City to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Traverse City to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $45 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 39m.
Traverse City to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 5:04 PM in Traverse City and 4:04 PM in Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 Washington & Lasalle via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
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
- $35–90
- 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
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Chicago Loop is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Traverse City to Chicago Loop.
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