Transportation

The City of South Haven is easily accessed by interstate expressways and state highways. I-196 (US 31), M-43, and M-140 all intersect at South Haven. The city can be accessed from three exits off I-196: Exits 18, 20, and 22. South Haven is only two hours from Chicago and within 45 minutes of the cities of Kalamazoo, Holland, and St. Joseph.

South Haven Regional Airport, located on County Road 380, is four miles south of the city. The airport offers two runways, including a 4,300 ft.-long paved runway with pilot controlled lighting, precision approach path indicator and instrument approach. Commercial air service is available through the Southwest Michigan Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International or Kent County International Airports - all within an hour drive.

Amtrak train service offers a stop in Bangor (10 minutes east of South Haven). Greyhound Bus Lines provides daily bus service from South Haven. Van Buren Transit provides a dial-a-ride service and privately-owned taxi services operate throughout the city.