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How to get fromSpringfield to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SPI - TVC
    6h 24m
    $67–340

  2. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BMI - TVC
    8h 36m
    $57–336

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 40m
    $80–201

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 18m
    $82–191

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    14h 45m
    $86–151

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DEC - TVC
    6h 20m
    $170–461

  7. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMI - TVC
    8h 54m
    $84–362

  8. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PIA - TVC
    8h 29m

  9. Drive 481.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Traverse Citycar car 481.6 mi
    8h 19m
    $88–127

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI in around 14h 45m.

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