There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Interlochen by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSP - TVC
3h 11m$117–452Drive 618.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Interlochencar 618.8 mi
11h 58m$113–164Train, bus via Kingsley
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsleybus
19h 11m$245–502Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
20h 40m$115–229Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
21h 28m$207–416
Minneapolis to Interlochen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Interlochen is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Interlochen is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Interlochen is 400 miles. The road distance is 622.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Interlochen without a car is to train and bus via Kingsley which takes 19h 11m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Minneapolis to Interlochen, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Interlochen is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 20h 40m.
Minneapolis to Interlochen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Interlochen is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 6:38 AM in Minneapolis and 7:38 AM in Interlochen.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Interlochen is 622 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Minneapolis to Interlochen.
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