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How to get fromElk Rapids to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Elk Rapids to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    2h 37m
    $83–305

  2. Drive  319.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Elk Rapids to Chicagocar car 319.6 mi
    5h 27m
    $59–85

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    9h 43m
    $180–271

  4. Fly Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TVC - MDW
    5h 25m
    $108–425

  5. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Elk Rapids to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car car
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    4h 5m
    $105–214

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 43m

Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Elk Rapids, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Rapids to Chicago Union Station via Traverse City, Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 9h 43m.

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