There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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 Traverse City
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BOS - TVC
2h 40m$80–430Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 34m$250–588Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
26h 24m$182–277Drive 980.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Chicagocar 980.1 mi
16h 47m$179–259Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
2h 50m$650–1,900Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
3h 12m$88–447Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
3h 32m$606–892
Boston to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $180 - $280 and takes 26h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Newark Penn Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 34m.
The distance between Boston and Lake Michigan is 750 miles. The road distance is 985.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 22h 34m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC), including transfers and time at the airport.
Boston to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 22h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 26h 24m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–600 and the journey takes 22h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 40m.
Boston to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lake Michigan is 986 miles. It takes approximately 16h 47m to drive from Boston to Lake Michigan.
JetBlue Airways, Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Boston Logan Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport.