There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 18m$86–216Drive 342.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Grand Rapidscar 342.3 mi
5h 59m$63–91Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 18m$91–176Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SPI - GRR
6h 46m$98–571Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 23m$78–119Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DEC - GRR
7h 56m$99–580
Springfield to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Springfield and Grand Rapids is 363 miles. The road distance is 344.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Springfield to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $85 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 6h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:57 PM in Springfield and 5:57 PM in Grand Rapids.
Springfield to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Grand Rapids is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Springfield to Grand Rapids.
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