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How to get fromMilwaukee to Elk Rapidsby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car ferry, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Elk Rapids by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car ferry, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MKE - TVC
    5h 4m
    $117–492

  2. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Pellston, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MKE - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Elk Rapidscar car
    9h 34m
    $94–501

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 58m
    $227–347

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    12h 14m

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry Milwaukee
    2. Drive from Muskegon to Elk Rapidscar car
    5h 42m
    $143–171

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    4h 25m
    $123–361

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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 Elk Rapidscar car
    5h 52m
    $141–251

  8. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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
    13h 32m

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Elk Rapids, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Elk Rapids via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City in around 12h 14m.

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