There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Joliet by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 8m$55–258Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain
11h 8m$110–204Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
11h 26m$80–131Drive 325.9 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Jolietcar 325.9 mi
5h 35m$60–86Fly Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TVC - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 12m$75–338Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 18m$107–187Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
11h 37m$111–160
Traverse City to Joliet by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Joliet is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $55 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Traverse City and Joliet is 288 miles. The road distance is 327.8 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Joliet without a car is to bus and train via Grand Rapids which takes 11h 8m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Traverse City to Joliet, including transfers.
Traverse City to Joliet bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Traverse City station.
Traverse City to Joliet bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Joliet is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 2:08 AM in Traverse City and 1:08 AM in Joliet.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Joliet is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Traverse City to Joliet.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City to Pace Transit Center via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 11h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
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