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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Interlochenby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Interlochen by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    3h 33m
    $92–335

  2. Drive  309.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Interlochencar car 309.4 mi
    5h 13m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    10h 49m
    $122–202

  4. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Interlochentaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $232–375

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    10h 49m

Chicago Union Station to Interlochen by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 10h 49m.

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