There are 5 ways to get from Winnetka to Traverse City by plane, car, train, bus, 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 to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
5h 14m$107–216Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
6h$45–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
10h 51m$77–188Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
10h 51m$77–123Drive 334.8 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Traverse Citycar 334.8 mi
5h 45m$62–89
Winnetka to Traverse City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City is to fly and drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $100 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Traverse City via Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Winnetka and Traverse City is 266 miles. The road distance is 336.7 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Winnetka to Traverse City, including transfers.
Winnetka to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Winnetka to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Winnetka. It is currently 3:57 AM in Winnetka and 4:57 AM in 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.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Winnetka to Traverse City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
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
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
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