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

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Great Lakes by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    4h 2m
    $96–481

  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 26m
    $95–417

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    17h 14m
    $148–238

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    19h 44m
    $315–627

  5. Drive 788.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Chicagocar car 788.4 mi
    13h 9m
    $144–208

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    4h 5m
    $570–827

  7. 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 22m
    $136–711

  8. 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 52m
    $182–882

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 6m
    $218–666

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimorebus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 44m
    $151–304

New York to Great Lakes by bus and foot

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 666 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–240 and the journey takes 16h 55m. FlixBus-us also services this route once daily.

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