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How to get fromChicago to Traverse City Airport (TVC)by plane, car, train, bus, rideshare, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Traverse City Airport (TVC) by plane, car, train, bus, rideshare, 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 1m
    $42–285

  2. 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 Traverse-City-Airport-TVCcar car
    4h 31m
    $102–181

  3. 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
    10h 2m
    $77–153

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago to Traverse City-TVCrideshare rideshare 314.3 mi
    5h 15m

  5. Drive 314.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Traverse City Airport (TVC)car car 314.3 mi
    5h 15m
    $58–83

  6. 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
    10h 2m
    $82–131

  7. 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 Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    10h 40m
    $84–169

  8. 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
    10h 51m
    $55–105

Chicago to Traverse City Airport (TVC) by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Traverse City Airport (TVC), 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 Cherry Capital Airport via Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 in around 10h 2m.

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