There are 5 ways to get from Mishawaka to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SBN - TVC
5h 40m$79–369Drive 250.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mishawaka to Traverse Citycar 250.3 mi
4h 30m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
13h 26mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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 Traverse Citybus
13h 50m$176–286Drive to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Drive from Mishawaka to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOcar
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane AZO - TVC
8h 16m$64–349
South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mishawaka to Traverse City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mishawaka to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Mishawaka to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Byrkit & Lincolnway and arriving at Traverse City via South Bend, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Mishawaka and Traverse City is 233 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from Mishawaka to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Mishawaka to Traverse City, including transfers.
Mishawaka to Traverse City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend station.
The best way to get from Mishawaka to Traverse City is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $75 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 26m.
Mishawaka to Traverse City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mishawaka to Traverse City is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Mishawaka to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Mishawaka, IN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Byrkit & Lincolnway to Traverse City via South Street Station, South Bend, Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 13h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
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