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

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

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  1. Fly from Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    3h 20m
    $54–256

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    10h 30m
    $85–175

  3. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 30m
    $93–145

  4. Drive 327.8 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Evanstoncar car 327.8 mi
    5h 40m
    $60–87

  5. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly

    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
    4h 30m
    $106–185

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    11h 8m
    $59–107

Traverse City to Evanston by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 10h 30m.

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