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How to get fromChicago to North Manitou Islandby train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to North Manitou Island by train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Leland, MI to North Manitou Island, MIferry ferry
    11h 39m
    $247–344

  2. Fly, line 14 bus, taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 to Leland, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Leland, MI to North Manitou Island, MIferry ferry
    7h 46m
    $166–413

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Leland, MI to North Manitou Island, MIferry ferry
    11h 39m

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

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and North Manitou Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to North Manitou Island. However, you can take the train to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Traverse City, take the taxi to Leland, MI, then take the ferry to North Manitou Island, MI. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to North Manitou Island, MI via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Leland, MI in around 11h 39m.

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