There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Kalispell by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane TVC - FCA
6h 46m$182–701Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane TVC - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
8h 51m$143–596Bus, train
- 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 Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
42h 39m$1,016–1,652Bus
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
45h 1mDrive 1,715 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Kalispellcar 1,715 mi
30h 56m$313–453
Traverse City (TVC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Kalispell is to fly and drive which costs $140 - $600 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Kalispell is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Kalispell via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 1m.
The distance between Traverse City and Kalispell is 1398 miles. The road distance is 1725 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Kalispell without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 39m and costs $1,000 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Traverse City to Kalispell, including transfers.
Traverse City to Kalispell bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Kalispell is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 1m.
Traverse City to Kalispell bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Kalispell is 2h behind Traverse City. It is currently 5:06 PM in Traverse City and 3:06 PM in Kalispell.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Kalispell via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings, and Kalispell in around 45h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Traverse City to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Traverse City to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Traverse City to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Glacier Park International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Traverse City to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Kalispell is 1725 miles. It takes approximately 30h 56m to drive from Traverse City to Kalispell.
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