There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Dowagiac by ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationtrain
8h 1m$115–525Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
25h 5m$276–632Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationbus
28h 52m$193–314Drive 881.8 mi
- Drive from Boston to Dowagiaccar 881.8 mi
15h 16m$161–233Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationtrain
8h 22m$633–978Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationtrain
8h 16m$154–727Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)plane BOS - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Dowagiac Stationtrain
8h 39m$476–1,512Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BOS - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dowagiac Stationtrain
9h 23m$156–810Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOS - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationtrain
10h 30m$700–2,034
Boston to Dowagiac by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Dowagiac is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Dowagiac is to ferry and fly and train which takes 8h 1m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Dowagiac station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Dowagiac Station via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 52m.
The distance between Boston and Dowagiac is 978 miles. The road distance is 886.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Dowagiac without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Boston to Dowagiac, including transfers.
Boston to Dowagiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Dowagiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Dowagiac is 887 miles. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Boston to Dowagiac.
There are 80+ hotels available in Dowagiac.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Dowagiac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Dowagiac Station via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Detroit via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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