There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus
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 StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers StationPere Marquette
8h 18m$61–183Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Grand RapidsFlixBus 2552
8h 20m$58–183Drive 342.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Grand Rapids342.3 mi
5h 54m$63–91Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)SPI - GRR
5h 29m$108–571Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)DEC - GRR
6h 6m$206–692Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)SPI - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
6h 42m$70–334
Springfield to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Grand Rapids via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
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 $60 - $190.
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 $60 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $190 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h 29m.
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, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Grand Rapids via Chicago in around 8h 20m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21–90
- 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
Springfield to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 12:07 AM in Springfield and 1:07 AM 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 54m to drive from Springfield to Grand Rapids.
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