There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Traverse City by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly South Bend to Traverse City
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SBN - TVC
6h 21m$111–421Drive 241.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Traverse Citycar 241.4 mi
4h 14m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 52m$102–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
12h 20m$97–219Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
6h 59m$129–239Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 34m$55–113
Elkhart to Traverse City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Traverse City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Elkhart and Traverse City is 242 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Elkhart to Traverse City, including transfers.
Elkhart to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 11h 52m.
Elkhart to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Traverse City is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Elkhart to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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