There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Torch Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SPI - TVC
- Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Torch Laketaxi
5h 10m$159–477Drive 498.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Torch Lakecar 498.7 mi
8h 41m$91–132Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
- Take the taxi from Traverse City to Torch Laketaxi
13h 59m$221–439Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
- Drive from Leelanau Sands Casino to Torch Lakecar
16h 12m$130–261Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DEC - TVC
- Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Torch Laketaxi
6h 3m$165–486Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
- Drive from Leelanau Sands Casino to Torch Lakecar
17h 18m$112–181
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Torch Lake is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Torch Lake is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $480.
The distance between Springfield and Torch Lake is 433 miles. The road distance is 501.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Torch Lake without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 13h 59m and costs $220 - $440.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Springfield to Torch Lake, including transfers.
Torch Lake is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 12:01 PM in Springfield and 1:01 PM in Torch Lake.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Torch Lake is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Springfield to Torch Lake.
There are 140+ hotels available in Torch Lake.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Torch Lake, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Springfield to Torch Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), then take the taxi to Torch Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Traverse City, then take the taxi to Torch Lake.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $95–130
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