There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Bloomington by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane TVC - BMI
4h 53m$64–327Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
12h 16m$115–252Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
12h 16m$120–222Drive 419.7 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Bloomingtoncar 419.7 mi
7h 11m$77–111Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane TVC - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
7h 4m$88–374Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
5h 31m$85–346Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
15h 20m$85–164
Traverse City to Bloomington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Bloomington is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Bloomington is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
The distance between Traverse City and Bloomington is 352 miles. The road distance is 422.2 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Bloomington without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 16m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Traverse City to Bloomington, including transfers.
Traverse City to Bloomington bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Bloomington is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 15h 20m.
Traverse City to Bloomington bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Bloomington is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 5:06 AM in Traverse City and 4:06 AM in Bloomington.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Bloomington-Normal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Traverse City to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Traverse City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Traverse City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Traverse City to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Bloomington is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Traverse City to Bloomington.
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