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How to get fromTraverse City to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Crystal Lake 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 Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 57m
    $50–268

  2. Bus, train via Chicago

    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 OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    11h 23m
    $130–208

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    11h 36m

  4. Drive  362.2 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Crystal Lakecar car 362.2 mi
    6h 21m
    $67–96

  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 Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 16m
    $107–217

Traverse City to Crystal Lake by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Crystal Lake. 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 Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Crystal Lake via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 23m.

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