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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMI - TVC
    6h 2m
    $71–355

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus 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 Citybus bus
    12h 38m

  3. 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
    $191–309

  4. Drive  417.3 mi

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

  5. 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
    7h 45m
    $74–371

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus 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 Citybus bus
    13h 47m

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

American Airlines flies 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 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 12h 38m.

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