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How to get fromChicago to Cedarby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Cedar by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 26m
    $98–355

  2. Drive 323.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Cedarcar car 323.4 mi
    5h 34m
    $59–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    8h 54m
    $125–185

  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 Cedarcar car
    4h 18m
    $102–180

  5. 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
    9h 22m

  6. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    9h 43m
    $98–159

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

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cedar, 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 Cedar via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Traverse City, MI in around 8h 54m.

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