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How to get fromJoliet to Traverse Cityby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Traverse City by train, plane, car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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
    5h 45m
    $108–217

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    6h 30m
    $46–275

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    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 Citybus bus
    11h 25m
    $126–207

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 25m

  5. Drive  328 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Traverse Citycar car 328 mi
    5h 30m
    $60–87

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MDW - TVC
    7h 48m
    $81–442

Joliet to Traverse City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Traverse City. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL), then drive to Traverse City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Traverse City via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 11h 25m.

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