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How to get fromSouth Bend to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly South Bend to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SBN - TVC
    6h 16m
    $67–350

  2. Drive  248 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Traverse Citycar car 248 mi
    4h 25m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    12h 9m
    $166–271

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    12h 23m

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    6h 45m
    $150–283

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    7h 32m
    $89–332

South Bend to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Traverse City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 12h 23m.

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