There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Lombard by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
3h 45m$54–257Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
10h 44m$87–176Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 24m$64–113Drive 334.7 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Lombardcar 334.7 mi
5h 45m$62–89Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- 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
4h 56m$106–186Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 53m$95–149
Traverse City to Lombard by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Lombard is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Lombard is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Washington & Canal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Desplaines & Harrison Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Traverse City and Lombard is 267 miles. The road distance is 336.6 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Lombard without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 44m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Traverse City to Lombard, including transfers.
Traverse City to Lombard bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City to Lombard bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Lombard is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 3:47 AM in Traverse City and 2:47 AM in Lombard.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Lombard is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Traverse City to Lombard.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Lombard via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 24m.
- 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
- 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 Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://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
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- 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
- $24–45
- 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
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