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How to get fromWisconsin Dells to Traverse Cityby train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Traverse City by train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    13h 51m
    $123–315

  2. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSN - TVC
    8h 48m
    $80–370

  3. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    13h 51m
    $123–250

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukeecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar car
    7h 25m
    $162–198

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    14h 16m
    $118–192

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    8h 17m
    $153–337

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    9h 3m
    $91–395

  8. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    9h 35m
    $129–576

Wisconsin Dells to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 51m

What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Traverse City via Wisconsin Dells, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 14h 16m.

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