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How to get fromTraverse City to Waukeshaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, car ferry, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Waukesha by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, car ferry, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TVC - MKE
    5h 44m
    $93–468

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    13h 49m
    $81–149

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    13h 30m
    $120–246

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Muskegoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukeecarferry car ferry Muskegon
    5h 44m
    $142–171

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    5h 47m
    $93–361

  6. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    14h 25m
    $132–200

Traverse City to Waukesha by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 13h 49m.

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