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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Traverse City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Traverse City is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Michigan & Washington, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Evanston to Traverse City?

The distance between Evanston and Traverse City is 264 miles. The road distance is 331.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Evanston to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Evanston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where does the Evanston to Traverse City bus arrive?

Evanston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.

What is the time difference between Evanston and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 4:57 AM in Evanston and 5:57 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Evanston to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Traverse City is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Evanston to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 584+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Evanston to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and plane

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

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Subway, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
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1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
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 40m
$42–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
10h 38m
$77–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
10h 39m
$68–118
Drive 329.5 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Traverse Citycar 329.5 mi
5h 37m
$61–87
Fly to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
10h 29m
$76–365
Bus via Davis
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 19m
$58–108

Evanston to Traverse City by train and bus

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10h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Traverse City, MI via Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 10h 39m.

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