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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Batavia by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Traverse City, train

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    5h 16m
    $56–271

  2. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 56m
    $87–177

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    12h 13m
    $62–114

  4. Drive 349 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Bataviacar car 349 mi
    6h 12m
    $64–92

  5. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Traverse City 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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train
    6h 27m
    $108–190

  6. Bus, train via Naperville Amtrak Station

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 17m
    $98–162

Traverse City to Batavia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Batavia, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Batavia. 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, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Geneva, walk to Geneva Metra, then take the line 802 bus to Batavia Ave & Wilson St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Main St & Batavia Ave via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Aurora, and Aurora Transportation Center Bay E in around 11h 56m.

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