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

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There are 13 ways to get from New Jersey to Lake Michigan 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 / ...
    17h 5m
    $141–231

  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. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    4h 48m
    $123–860

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    4h 46m
    $156–399

  11. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 17m
    $136–249

  12. 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
    $154–323

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 35m
    $372–747

New Jersey to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Lake Michigan, 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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