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

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

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

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    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
    5h 57m
    $44–282

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 3m
    $70–121

  3. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    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
    $75–171

  4. Drive  365.3 mi

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

  5. Train, fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    10h 47m
    $78–364

  6. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 58m
    $63–111

McHenry to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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 Traverse City (TVC), walk to Cherry Capital Airport, then take the line 14 bus to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14. Alternatively, you can take a train from McHenry to Traverse City, MI via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 11h 3m.

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