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11 h 44 min
1087 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Madison to Traverse City

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Cheapest
By car (1 087 km)
11 h 44 min
1087 km.
from $59
Other
Rideshare
11 h 44 min
1087 km.
from $14.18
Bus, Train (Bus)
14 h 23 min
355 km.
from $152.41
Bus, Train (Bus)
13 h 30 min
355 km.
from $184.67
Bus, Plane (Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
6 h 59 min
355 km.
from $263.97
Bus, Plane (Bus to General Mitchell International Airport)
7 h 57 min
355 km.
from $244.33
Bus, Plane (Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
6 h 49 min
355 km.
from $116.43
Bus, Train (Bus)
14 h 8 min
355 km.
from $172.72
Bus, Train (Bus)
14 h 24 min
355 km.
from $157.53
Bus
14 h 37 min
354 km.
from $182.12

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$957.95
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$587.54
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$549.22
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$408.72

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$957.95
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$344.86
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$766.36

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Website:
contouraviation.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$242.68

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.77–$89.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.27–$114.95

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.50–$114.95

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.22–$49.81
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.86–$51.09
Bus from Madison to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.16–$76.64

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.82–$62.59

Lamers Bus Lines

Phone:
+1 800-236-1240
Website:
golamers.com/
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.99–$28.10
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.27–$29.38

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.04–$121.34
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.10–$89.41

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.71–$44.70
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.27–$45.98

Badger Bus

Phone:
+1 414-266-4409
Email:
Website:
badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.82–$35.76
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.10–$37.04

Other operators

Lake-Express

Phone:
+1 866-914-1010
Website:
lake-express.com
Other from Milwaukee to Muskegon
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$128.75–$153.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Traverse City is to bus and fly and drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $152.17 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.

How far is it from Madison to Traverse City?

The distance between Madison and Traverse City is 374 km.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 30m and costs $65.22 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Madison to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Madison to Traverse City bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Madison to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $152.17 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 14h 37m.

Where does the Madison to Traverse City bus arrive?

Madison to Traverse City bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 08:19 in Madison and 09:19 in Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 468+ hotels available in Traverse City. Prices start at $56.15 per night.
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