What is the cheapest way to get from Palatine to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Palatine to Traverse City is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palatine to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Palatine to Traverse City is to train and fly and line 14 bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $40 - $290.

How far is it from Palatine to Traverse City?

The distance between Palatine and Traverse City is 265 miles. The road distance is 345.9 miles.

How do I travel from Palatine to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Palatine to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Palatine to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Palatine to Traverse City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Palatine and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Palatine. It is currently 5:38 AM in Palatine and 6:38 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Palatine to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Palatine to Traverse City is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Palatine to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 583+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Palatine to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 14 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Palatine to Traverse City by train, plane, 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.

Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
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1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 24m
$44–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
10h 39m
$73–119
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
11h 7m
$73–159
Drive 343.9 mi
1. Drive from Palatine to Traverse Citycar 343.9 mi
5h 55m
$63–91
Fly to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
10h 14m
$78–365
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 34m
$61–109

Palatine to Traverse City by train and bus

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10h 39mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Palatine to Traverse City.

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Distance: 263.1 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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 Traverse City (TVC), walk to Cherry Capital Airport, then take the line 14 bus to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14. 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 39m.

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