There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or train
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 Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
6h 20m$73–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
8h 25m$50–90Drive 310.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Kalamazoocar 310.5 mi
5h 29m$57–82Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane SPI - AZO
5h 2m$56–319Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane DEC - AZO
9h 45m$159–440Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
5h 26m$73–307
Springfield to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Springfield and Kalamazoo is 323 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Springfield to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $320 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Decatur Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 2:21 PM in Springfield and 3:21 PM in Kalamazoo.
Springfield to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kalamazoo is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Springfield to Kalamazoo.
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