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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Traverse Cityby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    5h 12m
    $108–217

  2. Train, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    5h 59m
    $46–265

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 34m
    $129–210

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 34m

  5. Drive  364.2 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Traverse Citycar car 364.2 mi
    6h 17m
    $65–93

Crystal Lake to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Traverse City. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL), then drive to Traverse City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Traverse City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 11h 34m.

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