There are 8 ways to get from Petoskey to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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.
Fly Pellston to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane PLN - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 48m$192–704Bus to Traverse City, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Petoskey to Traverse Citybus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane TVC - SPI
8h 41m$89–401Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
13h 35m$150–357Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
14h 54m$125–202Drive 530.6 mi
- Drive from Petoskey to Springfieldcar 530.6 mi
9h 4m$97–140Bus to Traverse City, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Traverse Citybus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane TVC - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
10h 28m$94–410Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
15h 7m$140–337Bus, train via Grand Rapids #2
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
15h 7m$140–272
Pellston (PLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to Springfield is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to Springfield is to fly and train which takes 7h 48m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Petoskey and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Petoskey and Springfield is 685 miles. The road distance is 533.7 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 35m and costs $150 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Petoskey to Springfield, including transfers.
Petoskey to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey station.
Petoskey to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Springfield is 1h behind Petoskey. It is currently 11:29 AM in Petoskey and 10:29 AM in Springfield.
Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to Springfield is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Petoskey to Springfield.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Petoskey to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Petoskey, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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