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Chicago and Kansas City, MO are just over 500 miles from one another, a drive that takes about 8.5 hours, depending on traffic. The train takes a little less and bus the takes a little longer, so if you’re more concerned with time than cost, flying is the best way […]

Getting to Kansas City from Chicago

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Champaign, Illinois is just under 150 miles southwest of Chicago. The drive takes about two to three hours, depending on traffic. Limited flights are available, but taking the train or bus is much, mush cheaper and nearly as fast. Chicago to Champaign Driving distance – 138 miles/222 kilometers Flights American […]

Getting From Chicago to Champaign

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Chicago and South Bend, Indiana are less than 100 miles from one another, a drive that takes about two hours, depending on traffic. Limited flights are available, but the train is cheaper and nearly as fast. Chicago to South Bend Driving distance –95 miles/152 kilometers Flights United makes the one […]

Getting to Chicago from South Bend

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Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin are a little over two hours away from one another by car, or three hours by bus. Flights connect the two cities as well, but are the most expensive option. Chicago to Madison Driving distance –148 miles/238 kilometers Flights US Airways, United, American, Continental, and several […]

Getting to Madison from Chicago

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Best known as a weekend beach getaway for families, Traverse City offers much more to do than just dipping your toes in the Lake Michigan, taking to the lake on a sailboat, or climbing to the top of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (though each is certainly a worthwhile activity). […]

Things to Do in Traverse City

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Chicago and Indianapolis are just about three hours away from each other by car. Flying will, of course be much quicker, with the flight taking under an hour, but it will be a much more costly option in most cases. The two cities are also well-connected by bus and train, […]

Getting to Indianapolis from Chicago

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If you’re familiar with Traverse City, Michigan, you know this town is crazy about cherries. You can find cherry everything here – cherry pie, cheery fudge, cherry jelly, and even cherry wine. And if you’ve tasted that wine, you may have a very specific idea of what wine from the […]

Wine Tasting Near Traverse City

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Traverse City has long been a summer beach getaway for families in Michigan, but many Chicagoans haven’t yet realized that not only is a great escape from the city as well (just a five hour drive) but it also has a lot more to offer than sand beaches and family […]

Breweries in Traverse City

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As a resort community, Traverse City offers a wide variety of places to stay. From the idyllic B&Bs of the Old Mission Peninsula to the area’s grand beach resorts, from vacation rentals and condos to inexpensive motels and hotels, there’s something for every style and budget. Inexpensive When it comes […]

Where to Stay in Traverse City, Michigan

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Located just a few minutes drive from downtown Traverse City, the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is the grand dame of area resorts. The 900-acre resort property is open year round and boasts 600 rooms, suites, and condos, 86,500 square feet of conference space in 36 indoor and outdoor function […]

Where to Stay in Traverse City: Grand Traverse Resort and ...

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