There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car
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Fly from Traverse City, train
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
3h 58m$59–271Drive 272 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar 272 mi
4h 33m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 12m$56–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl
11h 2m$92–180Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly, train
- Drive from Traverse City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
5h 9m$111–180Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Ssl
11h 2m$97–150
Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $55 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Traverse City and Indiana Dunes National Park is 292 miles. The road distance is 273.6 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park, including transfers.
Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Traverse City to Indiana Dunes National Park.
There are 120+ hotels available in Indiana Dunes National Park.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Indiana Dunes National Park, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Dune Park via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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