Student rides
Northwestern Michigan College rides home, airport runs & game day
Traverse City, Michigan· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Traverse City and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Traverse City connects to the relay grid near Green Bay, WI (121 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Traverse City → Wausau, WI98 mi · $15–$25
- Traverse City → Milwaukee, WI119 mi · $15–$25
- Traverse City → Madison, WI141 mi · $20–$30
- Traverse City → Grand Rapids, MI185 mi · $25–$45
- Traverse City → Rockford, IL191 mi · $25–$45
- Traverse City → La Crosse, WI194 mi · $25–$45
- Traverse City → Eau Claire, WI200 mi · $25–$45
- Traverse City → Chicago, IL213 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Northwestern Michigan College student travel FAQ
- How do Northwestern Michigan College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Traverse City bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Traverse City cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.