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How to get fromSpringfield to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SPI - TVC
    6h 49m
    $72–340

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 50m
    $136–272

  3. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 28m
    $141–292

  4. Drive 482.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Traverse Citycar car 482.9 mi
    8h 16m
    $89–128

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DEC - TVC
    6h 37m
    $170–461

  6. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 48m
    $114–227

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 55m
    $115–191

Springfield to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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) 4 times a day. 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.

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