There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Traverse City
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3h 37m$98–355Drive 309.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Interlochencar 309.4 mi
5h 13m$57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsleybus It 80
8h 56m$147–235Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
10h 21m$80–133Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Interlochentaxi
4h 22m$232–345Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 19m$73–122
Chicago Union Station to Interlochen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Interlochen is 261 miles. The road distance is 311.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Interlochen bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 21m.
Chicago Union Station to Interlochen bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Interlochen is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 2:18 AM in Chicago Union Station and 3:18 AM in Interlochen.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 10h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–55
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Interlochen is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen.
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