What is the cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Winnetka and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Winnetka to Traverse City?

The distance between Winnetka and Traverse City is 263 miles. The road distance is 336.7 miles.

How do I travel from Winnetka to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $70 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Winnetka to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Winnetka to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winnetka to Traverse City bus from?

Winnetka to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Winnetka to Traverse City bus arrive?

Winnetka to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Winnetka and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Winnetka. It is currently 6:25 AM in Winnetka and 7:25 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Winnetka to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Traverse City is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Winnetka to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 581+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Winnetka to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 14 bus

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

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Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
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1. Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 54m
$45–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
10h 51m
$72–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 18m
$60–108
Drive 334.8 mi
1. Drive from Winnetka to Traverse Citycar 334.8 mi
5h 45m
$62–89
Fly to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
10h 43m
$79–366
Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 21m
$65–116

Winnetka to Traverse City by train and bus

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10h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.2 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Winnetka to Traverse City, MI via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 11h 18m.

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