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

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

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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
    3h 45m
    $81–369

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    13h 15m
    $72–134

  3. Bus, train

    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 Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    12h 49m
    $105–237

  4. Drive 416.1 mi

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

  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 48m
    $83–374

  6. Bus via Grand Rapids

    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 bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    13h 17m
    $102–169

Traverse City to Champaign by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Illinois Terminal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Downtown Chicago in around 13h 15m.

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