There are 6 ways to get from Racine to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car ferry, 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.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MKE - TVC
7h 32m$73–443Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
13h 41m$66–118Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
12h 37m$82–202Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
13h 20m$77–139Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry Milwaukee
- Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar
5h 53m$143–171Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 14 bus
- Take the bus from Marquette and 6th to Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
7h 14m$78–322
Racine to Traverse City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Racine to Traverse City is to train and bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Racine to Traverse City is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $140 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Racine and Traverse City is 199 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus via Grand Rapids which takes 12h 37m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Racine to Traverse City, including transfers.
Racine to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
The best way to get from Racine to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $70 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 13h 20m.
Racine to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Racine. It is currently 6:36 PM in Racine and 7:36 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to Traverse City, MI via Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- Lake Express
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- Lake Express
- Schedules at
- Lake Express Schedules
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
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