There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Omaha by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Omaha (OMA)plane TVC - OMA
5h 31m$100–478Bus, 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
19h 52m$155–307Drive 762.5 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Omahacar 762.5 mi
12h 47m$140–201Bus
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
19h 52m$165–282
Traverse City to Omaha by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Omaha is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Omaha. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Omaha, NE via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
The distance between Traverse City and Omaha is 585 miles. The road distance is 766.9 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Omaha without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 52m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Traverse City to Omaha, including transfers.
Traverse City to Omaha bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Omaha is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 19h 52m.
Traverse City to Omaha bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Omaha is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 11:49 AM in Traverse City and 10:49 AM in Omaha.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Omaha, NE, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Omaha (OMA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Omaha, NE via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Traverse City to Omaha via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
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 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 Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Omaha is 767 miles. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Traverse City to Omaha.
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