There are 6 ways to get from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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.
Taxi to Traverse City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Torch Lake to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCtaxi
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
3h 7m$132–357Drive 333 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Stationcar 333 mi
5h 43m$57–83Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Torch Lake to Traverse Citytaxi
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 59m$224–323Taxi to Traverse City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the taxi from Torch Lake to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCtaxi
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TVC - MDW
5h 48m$157–507Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Torch Lake to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
4h 34m$92–266Drive, bus
- Drive from Torch Lake to Leelanau Sands Casinocar
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
12h 8m
Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $130 - $360.
The distance between Torch Lake and Chicago Union Station is 272 miles. The road distance is 334.9 miles.
The best way to get from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 9h 59m and costs $220 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Torch Lake. It is currently 11:55 AM in Torch Lake and 10:55 AM in Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station.
There are 1310+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Torch Lake, MI, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Torch Lake to Chicago Union Station. However, you can take the taxi to Traverse-City-Airport-TVC airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clark/Lake, then walk to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Traverse City, take the bus to Grand Rapids, walk to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, then take the train to Chicago Union Station.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $95–130
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