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How to get fromDes Plaines to Traverse Cityby plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Traverse City by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    best
    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 Citycar car
    3h 49m
    $100–205

  2. Fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    4h 35m
    $38–263

  3. Train, bus

    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 Citybus bus It 80
    10h 48m
    $127–208

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    10h 48m

  5. Drive  334.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Traverse Citycar car 334.6 mi
    5h 42m
    $62–89

Des Plaines to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Traverse City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 10h 48m.

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