There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 11m$97–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h$52–96Drive 314.3 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Springfieldcar 314.3 mi
5h 25m$58–83Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane AZO - SPI
5h 50m$60–328Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
5h 35m$93–379Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane GRR - SPI
8h 49m$88–455
Kalamazoo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Springfield is 323 miles. The road distance is 316.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $330 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Detroit, Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 1:42 AM in Kalamazoo and 12:42 AM in Springfield.
Kalamazoo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Springfield is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Kalamazoo to Springfield.
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