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How to get fromPalatine to Traverse Cityby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palatine to Traverse City by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    4h 45m
    $106–185

  2. Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    5h 32m
    $49–293

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    10h 38m
    $88–139

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 6m
    $103–189

  5. Drive 343.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Traverse Citycar car 343.9 mi
    5h 55m
    $63–91

  6. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORD - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    6h 57m
    $73–355

  7. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 33m
    $78–129

Palatine to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palatine to Traverse City. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL), then drive to Traverse City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Traverse City, MI via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 10h 38m.

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