There are 7 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi
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 Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
6h 11m$54–162Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 10m$58–106Drive 314.3 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Springfield314.3 mi
5h 21m$58–83Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)AZO - SPI
7h 48m$80–448Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
5h 27m$95–474Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)GRR - SPI
7h 26m$122–696Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
6h 5m$176–487
Kalamazoo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Springfield is 323 miles. The road distance is 316.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $50 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Springfield is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $50 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $450 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 10m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $28–85
- 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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 12:09 AM in Kalamazoo and 11:09 PM in Springfield.
Kalamazoo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Springfield is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Kalamazoo to Springfield.
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