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How to get fromTraverse City to Champaignby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane TVC - CMI
    4h 18m
    $81–369

  2. Drive  416.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City to Champaigncar car 416.1 mi
    7h
    $76–110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City 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 Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    12h 49m
    $191–307

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    13h 17m

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane TVC - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    5h 45m
    $84–384

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    13h 17m

Traverse City to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Illinois Terminal via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 13h 17m.

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