There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Torch Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (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.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SPI - TVC
- Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Torch Laketaxi
6h 49m$164–477Drive 498.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Torch Lakecar 498.7 mi
8h 41m$91–132Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
- Take the taxi from Traverse City to Torch Laketaxi
13h 59m$220–399Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MIbus
15h 30m$175–269Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DEC - TVC
- Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Torch Laketaxi
6h 1m$164–486Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PIA - TVC
- Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Torch Laketaxi
7h 24m$168–481Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
- Drive from Leelanau Sands Casino to Torch Lakecar
16h 43m$109–226
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Torch Lake is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Torch Lake is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 1m and costs $160 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Torch Lake. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Charlevoix, MI via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Springfield and Torch Lake is 433 miles. The road distance is 501.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Torch Lake without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 13h 59m and costs $220 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Springfield to Torch Lake, including transfers.
Springfield to Torch Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Torch Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Torch Lake is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 8:51 PM in Springfield and 9:51 PM in Torch Lake.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Torch Lake is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Springfield to Torch Lake.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Torch Lake, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Torch Lake via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Charlevoix, MI in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $95–130
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