What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Traverse City is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Traverse City is to bus and fly and drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Elgin to Traverse City?

The distance between Elgin and Traverse City is 266 miles. The road distance is 358.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus via Grand Rapids which takes 11h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Elgin to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Traverse City bus from?

Elgin to Traverse City bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where does the Elgin to Traverse City bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Elgin and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Elgin. It is currently 2:44 AM in Elgin and 3:44 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Elgin to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Traverse City is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Elgin to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 599+ hotels available in Traverse City.

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

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

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Bus, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
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
4h 24m
$105–184
Bus, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 11m
$48–292
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
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 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 43m
$83–142
Drive 356.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Traverse Citycar 356.4 mi
6h
$65–94
Bus, fly to Pellston
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
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
6h 36m
$72–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 51m
$58–112

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Traverse City, MI via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 11h 43m.

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