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

The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Traverse City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lombard to Traverse City is to fly and drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $100 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Lombard and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Lombard to Traverse City?

The distance between Lombard and Traverse City is 262 miles. The road distance is 337.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lombard to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Lombard to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Lombard to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Lombard to Traverse City bus arrive?

Lombard to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Lombard and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Lombard. It is currently 2:06 AM in Lombard and 3:06 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Lombard to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Traverse City is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Lombard to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 593+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Lombard to Traverse City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lombard to Traverse City by plane, car, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
5h 10m
$109–188
Train, line 90 bus, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lombard to Oak Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
4. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 56m
$52–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
10h 29m
$77–158
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
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 City, MIbus 1484
11h 7m
$87–178
Drive 335.5 mi
1. Drive from Lombard to Traverse Citycar 335.5 mi
5h 44m
$62–89
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
7h 22m
$76–348
Bus
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 24m
$61–113
Bus via Lake St & Austin Blvd
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
11h 34m
$86–142

Lombard to Traverse City by train and bus

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10h 29mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lombard to Traverse City, MI via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 11h 24m.

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