There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Interlochen by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane CVG - TVC
5h 29m$146–672Drive 437.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Interlochencar 437.1 mi
8h 39m$80–116Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
17h 58m$167–272Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LEX - TVC
5h 46m$131–453Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
17h 58mBus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
18h 40m$81–213Bus via Detroit #2
- Take the bus from Oxford to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
24h 13m$92–201
Cincinnati to Interlochen by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Interlochen is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Interlochen is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Interlochen is 428 miles. The road distance is 439.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Interlochen without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 58m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Cincinnati to Interlochen, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Interlochen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Interlochen is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 58m.
Cincinnati to Interlochen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Interlochen is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Cincinnati to Interlochen.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 17h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Traverse City via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Covington to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Oxford to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Barons Bus
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