There are 7 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Traverse City
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MCI - TVC
9h 16m$98–553Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane MCI - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
8h 40m$75–375Train, bus
- Take the train from Lee's Summit 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
20h 48m$270–530Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
21h 31m$215–325Drive 782.8 mi
- Drive from Lee's Summit to Traverse Citycar 782.8 mi
13h 37m$143–207Fly to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN)plane MCI - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 1m$122–605Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
20h 48m$280–505
Lee's Summit to Traverse City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City is to fly and drive which takes 8h 40m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Lee's Summit to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
The distance between Lee's Summit and Traverse City is 654 miles. The road distance is 787.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 48m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City, including transfers.
Lee's Summit to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 21h 31m.
Lee's Summit to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Lee's Summit. It is currently 9:10 AM in Lee's Summit and 10:10 AM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to Traverse City, MI via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 21h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Kansas City to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Traverse City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Kansas City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Kansas City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $85–120
Bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lee's Summit to Traverse City is 787 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Lee's Summit to Traverse City.
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