There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, car, 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.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SPI - TVC
6h 59m$72–360Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- 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
13h 18m$119–267Train, bus
- 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
13h 48m$102–207Drive 482.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Traverse Citycar 482.9 mi
8h 16m$89–128Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- 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
8h$73–369Bus
- 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 Traverse City, MIbus
13h 55m$98–170
Springfield to Traverse City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Traverse City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and Traverse City is 414 miles. The road distance is 485.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus via Grand Rapids which takes 13h 18m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Springfield to Traverse City, including transfers.
Springfield to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 13h 55m.
Springfield to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 9:26 PM in Springfield and 10:26 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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 Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Traverse City is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Springfield to Traverse City.
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