There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Traverse City by plane, car, train, bus, 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 Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
4h 43m$105–214Line 604 bus, line 600 bus, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 29m$43–272Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
11h 49m$79–192Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
11h 49m$79–127Drive 343.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Grove to Traverse Citycar 343.6 mi
5h 55m$63–91
Buffalo Grove to Traverse City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Traverse City is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Traverse City is to fly and drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $100 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Grove to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Dundee/Buffalo Grove and arriving at Traverse City via Madison & Canal, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Buffalo Grove and Traverse City is 264 miles. The road distance is 345.6 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Grove to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Buffalo Grove to Traverse City, including transfers.
Buffalo Grove to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Buffalo Grove to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Buffalo Grove. It is currently 9:56 PM in Buffalo Grove and 10:56 PM in Traverse City.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Grove to Traverse City is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Buffalo Grove to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Traverse City via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 11h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Dundee/Oak Creek/Ellen to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
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