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How to get fromChicago to Glen Lakeby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Glen Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Glen Laketaxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $132–385

  2. Drive  314.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Glen Lakecar car 314.4 mi
    5h 45m
    $58–83

  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
    9h 37m
    $203–300

  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 Glen Laketaxi taxi
    4h 12m
    $252–395

  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
    9h 37m

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

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Glen Lake, Leelanau County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Glen Lake via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City in around 9h 37m.

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