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

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Traverse City 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

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MKE - TVC
    6h 54m
    $70–435

  2. 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 33m
    $167–272

  3. 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
    11h 48m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry Milwaukee
    2. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar car
    5h 21m
    $140–166

  5. 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 Traverse Citycar car
    5h 29m
    $138–246

  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
    6h 15m
    $76–304

  7. 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 6m

Milwaukee to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Traverse City, 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 Traverse City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 11h 48m.

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