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How to get fromNew Jersey to Great Lakesby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from New Jersey to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    4h 1m
    $551–805

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane EWR - TVC
    5h 22m
    $76–395

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    16h 39m
    $140–230

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 56m
    $315–1,204

  5. Drive 778.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Chicagocar car 778.8 mi
    12h 53m
    $143–206

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    4h 39m
    $101–507

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    4h 22m
    $164–824

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    4h 23m
    $109–574

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LGA - MKE
    4h 59m
    $151–727

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    24h 24m
    $154–324

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 35m
    $370–747

New Jersey to Great Lakes by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration16h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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