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

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There are 9 ways to get from Brookfield to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MKE - TVC
    6h
    $119–493

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride 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 54m
    $101–347

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 21m
    $129–247

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    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 City, MIbus bus
    11h 59m
    $139–267

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry Milwaukee
    2. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar car
    5h 37m
    $142–169

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

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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
    6h 8m
    $158–239

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    8h 20m
    $125–409

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 8m
    $102–174

  9. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride 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 City, MIbus bus
    13h 40m
    $145–214

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brookfield to Traverse City, MI via Mayfair & N2543, N5 & Clybourn, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 8m.

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