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

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There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin to Traverse City by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car ferry, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    6h 15m
    $76–304

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee 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
    11h 33m
    $93–239

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station 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
    11h 48m
    $83–137

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry Milwaukee
    2. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar car
    5h 21m
    $140–166

  5. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus 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
    13h 6m
    $113–164

Wisconsin to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Traverse City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 11h 48m.

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