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

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There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMI - TVC
    6h 43m
    $71–335

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana 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
    12h 12m
    $117–235

  3. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    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 City, MIbus bus
    12h 50m
    $122–255

  4. Drive 417.3 mi

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

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DEC - TVC
    6h 44m
    $174–466

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

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    7h 19m
    $144–265

  7. 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 15m
    $125–195

  8. 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 Potatoes Plus to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 35m
    $73–138

Champaign to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 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 15m.

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