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How to get fromChicago to Elk Rapidsby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Elk Rapids by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, train, bus, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    3h 14m
    $88–335

  2. Drive  319.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Elk Rapidscar car 319.7 mi
    5h 27m
    $59–85

  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
    9h 1m
    $121–181

  4. 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 Kingsleybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kingsley to Elk Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $152–260

  5. 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 50m
    $113–171

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Elk Rapids, 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 Elk Rapids via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Traverse City, MI in around 9h 1m.

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