There are 5 ways to get from Torch Lake to Springfield by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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.
Taxi, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Take the taxi from Torch Lake to Traverse City (TVC)
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)TVC - SPI
4h 37m$179–599Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Torch Lake to Leelanau Sands Casino
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
17h 30m$91–191Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Torch Lake to Traverse City, MI
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
13h 54m$189–328Drive 502.4 mi
- Drive from Torch Lake to Springfield502.4 mi
8h 32m$92–133Taxi, fly to Decatur Airport
- Take the taxi from Torch Lake to Traverse City (TVC)
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)TVC - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
5h 18m$255–582
Traverse City (TVC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torch Lake to Springfield is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Torch Lake to Springfield is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $170 - $600.
The distance between Torch Lake and Springfield is 433 miles. The road distance is 505.3 miles.
The best way to get from Torch Lake to Springfield without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 13h 54m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Torch Lake to Springfield, including transfers.
Springfield is 1h behind Torch Lake. It is currently 6:27 PM in Torch Lake and 5:27 PM in Springfield.
Yes, the driving distance between Torch Lake to Springfield is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Torch Lake to Springfield.
There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Torch Lake, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Torch Lake to Springfield. However, you can take the taxi to Traverse City (TVC) airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Traverse City, MI, take the bus to Grand Rapids, MI, walk to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Springfield.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $95–140
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