There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVC - MSP
2h 33m$82–411Bus, 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 Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
18h 23m$212–440Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
18h 47m$117–227Drive 601.2 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 601.2 mi
11h 39m$110–159Bus via Madison
- 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 bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
21h 45m$172–294
Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
The distance between Traverse City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 385 miles. The road distance is 604.8 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 23m and costs $210 - $440.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $80 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 18h 47m.
Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 605 miles. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Marshall & Otis Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 18h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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