There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Winnetka 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 Clybourn to Winnetkatrain
3h 31m$49–257Bus, 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 31m$87–175Bus
- 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 11m$63–112Drive 333.2 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Winnetkacar 333.2 mi
5h 49m$61–88Drive 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 42m$106–166Bus 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 26m$95–148
Traverse City to Winnetka by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Winnetka is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Winnetka is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Winnetka. 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 11m.
The distance between Traverse City and Winnetka is 257 miles. The road distance is 335.2 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Winnetka without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 31m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Traverse City to Winnetka, including transfers.
Traverse City to Winnetka bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City to Winnetka bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Winnetka is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 3:19 AM in Traverse City and 2:19 AM in Winnetka.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Winnetka is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Traverse City to Winnetka.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Winnetka via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Winnetka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1–2
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
- $23–45
- 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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