There are 4 ways to get from Portage to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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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 24m$126–256Drive 314.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Springfieldcar 314.8 mi
5h 24m$58–83Bus
- 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 / ...
10h 45m$60–108Fly
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane AZO - SPI
4h 32m$74–335
Portage to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Springfield is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage to Springfield. However, there are services departing from E Centre Ave & Lovers Ln and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Crossroads Mall at, Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Portage and Springfield is 331 miles. The road distance is 316.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Portage to Springfield, including transfers.
Portage to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Portage to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Portage to Springfield is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Portage, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to Springfield via Kalamazoo and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Centre Ave & Lovers Ln to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Crossroads Mall at, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- 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
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Portage. It is currently 12:20 AM in Portage and 11:20 PM in Springfield.
Portage to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Springfield is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Portage to Springfield.
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