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

The cheapest way to get from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City is to drive and car ferry which costs $150 - $190 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 33m and costs $150 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Elkhart Lake and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Sheboygan and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

How far is it from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City?

The distance between Elkhart Lake and Traverse City is 393 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City without a car is to bus via Kalamazoo which takes 13h 28m and costs $130 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Elkhart Lake to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sheboygan station.

Where does the Elkhart Lake to Traverse City bus arrive?

Elkhart Lake to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

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

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Elkhart Lake. It is currently 8:33 AM in Elkhart Lake and 9:33 AM in Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 599+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Elkhart Lake to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car ferry, or train

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Bus, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Sheboygan to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
4. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
7h 44m
$190–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheboygan Transit to Escanababus
2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
14h 18m
$126–210
Bus via Kalamazoo
1. Take the bus from Sheboygan to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
13h 28m
$138–225
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Elkhart Lake to Milwaukeecar
2. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry
3. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar
6h 33m
$150–181
Bus, fly to Traverse City
1. Take the bus from Sheboygan to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
8h 30m
$133–401
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheboygan to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
13h 33m
$149–291

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: 390.8 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Elkhart Lake, WI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elkhart Lake to Traverse City, MI via Sheboygan, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 28m.

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