There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Carol Stream by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Traverse City
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
2h 6m$103–326Drive 343 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Carol Streamcar 343 mi
5h 59m$63–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
11h 3m$112–208Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
13h 40m$64–117Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Traverse City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3h 17m$160–235Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 36m$97–150
Traverse City to Carol Stream by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $100 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Harrison & Jefferson, Forest Park CTA Station and Wheaton Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Traverse City and Carol Stream is 250 miles. The road distance is 345 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Carol Stream without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 3m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Traverse City to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Traverse City to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $100 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 13h 40m.
Traverse City to Carol Stream bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Carol Stream is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 11:12 PM in Traverse City and 10:12 PM in Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Carol Stream, 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 Traverse City, MI to Gary Ave & Thunderbird Trail via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Wheaton Metra in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Carol Stream is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Traverse City to Carol Stream.
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