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

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There are 5 ways to get from McHenry to Traverse City by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain 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 18m
    $106–214

  2. Train, bus, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    4. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    6h 3m
    $44–272

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain 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 Citybus bus
    11h 31m
    $130–211

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train
    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 31m

  5. Drive  365.3 mi

    1. Drive from McHenry to Traverse Citycar car 365.3 mi
    6h 29m
    $67–97

McHenry to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from McHenry to Traverse City. However, you can take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, walk to Multi-Modal Facility, take the train to Terminal 2, 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 McHenry to Traverse City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 11h 31m.

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