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How to get fromChicago Loop to Torch Lakeby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Torch Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    2. Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Torch Laketaxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $132–385

  2. Drive  333.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Torch Lakecar car 333.2 mi
    5h 43m
    $61–88

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Traverse City to Torch Laketaxi taxi
    9h 45m
    $222–329

  4. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Torch Lakecar car
    5h
    $108–218

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Leelanau Sands Casino to Torch Lakecar car
    11h 58m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Torch Lake, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago Loop to Torch Lake. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), then take the taxi to Torch Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Traverse City, then take the taxi to Torch Lake.

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