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How to get fromChampaign to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMI - TVC
    6h 59m
    $71–355

  2. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BMI - TVC
    9h 52m
    $62–347

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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
    12h 10m
    $110–175

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana 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
    12h 40m
    $103–233

  5. Drive  417.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Traverse Citycar car 417.3 mi
    6h 56m
    $77–110

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DEC - TVC
    8h 10m
    $74–371

  7. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    12h 45m
    $71–130

Champaign to Traverse City by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 10m.

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