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How to get fromElkhart to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SBN - TVC
    6h 27m
    $121–451

  2. Drive 241.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Traverse Citycar car 241.4 mi
    4h 14m
    $45–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 52m
    $103–215

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 30m
    $113–235

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

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    6h 59m
    $135–245

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 52m
    $116–186

  7. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 34m
    $59–120

Elkhart to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 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.

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