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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to North Manitou Island by bus, ferry, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Leland, MI to North Manitou Island, MIferry ferry
    11h 11m
    $205–275

  2. Fly to Traverse City, 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 48m
    $170–433

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    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 40m

  4. Bus, ferry via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Leland, MI to North Manitou Island, MIferry ferry
    12h
    $178–249

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Leland, MI to North Manitou Island, MIferry ferry
    9h 13m
    $194–485

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

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 379.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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 bus to Kalamazoo, take the bus to Traverse City, MI, take the taxi to Leland, MI, then take the ferry to North Manitou Island, MI. Alternatively, you can take a train 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 40m.

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