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How to get fromTraverse City to Jolietby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Joliet by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 15m
    $50–268

  2. Bus, train

    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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    11h 15m
    $76–184

  3. Bus, train #2

    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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    11h 15m
    $76–119

  4. Drive  325.9 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Jolietcar car 325.9 mi
    5h 35m
    $60–86

  5. Fly Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TVC - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 57m
    $75–358

  6. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 34m
    $107–217

Traverse City to Joliet by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Joliet. 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 Jackson-Blue, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Joliet via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 11h 15m.

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