What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Traverse City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Traverse City is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Springfield to Traverse City?

The distance between Springfield and Traverse City is 414 miles. The road distance is 484.5 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $75 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Springfield to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Traverse City bus from?

Springfield to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Bus or fly from Springfield to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Springfield to Traverse City is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Springfield to Traverse City bus arrive?

Springfield to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 5:06 AM in Springfield and 6:06 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Springfield to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Traverse City is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Springfield to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 518+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Springfield to Traverse City - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, 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
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SPI - TVC
5h 39m
$67–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 40m
$79–200
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
13h 18m
$81–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
14h 45m
$86–148
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DEC - TVC
6h 26m
$165–461
Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane CMI - TVC
9h 2m
$85–373
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PIA - TVC
8h 37m
Drive 481.6 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Traverse Citycar 481.6 mi
8h 19m
$88–127

Springfield to Traverse City by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 40mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Traverse City.

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Distance: 411.1 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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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