What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City is to train and fly and drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $100 - $190.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Traverse City?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Traverse City is 284 miles. The road distance is 366.4 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus via Grand Rapids which takes 11h 33m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Traverse City bus from?

Crystal Lake to Traverse City bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Traverse City bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Traverse City bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

What is the time difference between Crystal Lake and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 7:27 PM in Crystal Lake and 8:27 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Traverse City is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Crystal Lake to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 596+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Crystal Lake to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Traverse City by train, plane, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
5h 12m
$108–187
Train, fly to Traverse City
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
5h 59m
$51–295
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
11h 33m
$104–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
12h
$79–130
Drive 364.2 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Traverse Citycar 364.2 mi
6h 17m
$67–96
Train, fly to Pellston, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
7h 24m
$75–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 47m
$88–148

Crystal Lake to Traverse City by train and bus

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11h 33mAverage Duration

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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?

You can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Traverse City, MI via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 47m.

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