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

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane TVC - SBN
    4h 4m
    $143–556

  2. Drive 239.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City to Elkhartcar car 239.9 mi
    4h 18m
    $44–64

  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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 7m
    $110–237

  4. 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 Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 7m
    $125–197

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    12h 29m
    $62–116

Traverse City to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 7m.

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