There are 6 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 Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)TVC - ORD
2h 26m$50–251Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union StationPere Marquette
9h 18m$60–142Drive 316.1 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Chicago Loop316.1 mi
5h 18m$58–84Fly Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)TVC - MDW
4h 38m$75–371Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Traverse City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MBL - ORD
3h 24m$52–140Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MI1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
9h 39m$61–117
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 18m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $50 - $260.
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 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 26m 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 26m and costs $50 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 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 9:08 PM in Traverse City and 8:08 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 2 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
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
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
- $35–95
- 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
- $25–55
- 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 18m to drive from Traverse City to Chicago Loop.
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