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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Silver Lake by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), 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 16m
    $78–330

  2. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    cheapest
    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
    10h 44m
    $52–105

  3. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    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 Kingsleybus bus 1484
    8h 53m
    $128–220

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    9h 55m
    $73–153

  5. Drive 309.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Silver Lakecar car 309.4 mi
    5h 16m
    $57–82

  6. 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 Silver Lakecar car
    4h 19m
    $102–169

  7. 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 55m
    $79–132

Chicago to Silver Lake by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Silver Lake, Grand Traverse County, 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 Meadow Lane via Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 9h 55m.

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