There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, 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 KalamazooWolverine / ...
6h 20m$54–157Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
8h 20m$59–112Drive 310.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Kalamazoo310.5 mi
5h 26m$57–82Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)SPI - AZO
4h 41m$61–319Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
5h 25m$74–332Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)SPI - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
9h 1m$112–596
Springfield to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $60 - $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 20m.
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 $50 - $160.
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 $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 4h 41m.
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 20m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
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
- $25–80
- 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
- $28–80
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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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 9:47 PM in Springfield and 10:47 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 26m to drive from Springfield to Kalamazoo.
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