There are 7 ways to get from University of Chicago to Interlochen by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly to Traverse City
best- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
4h 6m$100–359Drive 301.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Chicago to Interlochencar 301.9 mi
5h 5m$56–80Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsleybus 1484
10h 51m$133–239Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
12h 7m$76–160Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Interlochentaxi
4h 51m$235–349Bus via Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
12h 26m$80–138Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
13h 25m$58–114
University of Chicago to Interlochen by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Chicago to Interlochen is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from University of Chicago to Interlochen is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Chicago to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Cottage Grove & 58th Street and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Congress Plaza & Michigan, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between University of Chicago and Interlochen is 267 miles. The road distance is 303.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to Interlochen without a car is to train and bus via Grand Rapids which takes 10h 51m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from University of Chicago to Interlochen, including transfers.
University of Chicago to Interlochen bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
University of Chicago to Interlochen bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Chicago to Interlochen is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from University of Chicago to Interlochen.
There are 569+ hotels available in Interlochen.
What companies run services between University of Chicago, IL, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Chicago to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Cottage Grove & 58th Street, Balbo & Michigan, Congress Plaza & Michigan, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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