There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Indiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane TVC - SBN
3h 27m$138–834Drive 376.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Indianapoliscar 376.3 mi
7h 28m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
12h 25m$72–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
15h 12m$130–277Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 27m$77–450Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
16h 8m$122–232
Traverse City to Indiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Indiana is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Indiana is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Indianapolis via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Traverse City and Indiana is 222 miles. The road distance is 378.5 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Traverse City to Indiana, including transfers.
Traverse City to Indiana bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Indiana is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 25m.
Traverse City to Indiana bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Indiana is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Traverse City to Indiana.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Indiana, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Indianapolis via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
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
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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