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How to get fromSilver Lake to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Silver Lake to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    2h 29m
    $72–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    10h 41m
    $51–108

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    10h 34m
    $80–173

  4. Drive 309 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Lake to Chicagocar car 309 mi
    5h 15m
    $57–82

  5. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Silver Lake to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car car
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    3h 24m
    $101–168

  6. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 34m
    $85–143

Silver Lake to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Silver Lake, Grand Traverse County, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meadow Lane to Chicago Union Station via Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12, Traverse City, MI, Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 10h 34m.

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