There are 7 ways to get from Chesterton to Traverse City by train, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train
- 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
5h 52m$124–235Drive 272.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesterton to Traverse Citycar 272.7 mi
4h 29m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
10h 38m$74–131Train, bus
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
11h 34m$145–228Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train
- 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
6h 38m$62–293Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the train from Dune Park to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MDW - TVC
8h 17m$96–463Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
11h 34m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesterton to Traverse City is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chesterton to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesterton station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City via Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Chesterton and Traverse City is 304 miles. The road distance is 274.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chesterton to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chesterton to Traverse City, including transfers.
Chesterton to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Chesterton to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Chesterton. It is currently 6:05 PM in Chesterton and 7:05 PM in Traverse City.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesterton to Traverse City is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Chesterton to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Traverse City via Dune Park, Gary, Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Traverse City via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- 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
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Traverse City via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Dune Park to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Dune Park to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- 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
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
- 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/
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
- Website
- Amtrak
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