There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
8h 13m$66–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
10h 27m$63–151Drive 410.1 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station410.1 mi
6h 50m$75–109Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LAN - SPI
10h 52m$116–684Bus to Detroit, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DTW - SPI
6h 10m$90–483Bus to Detroit, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DTW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
6h 48m$198–470
Ann Arbor to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station is to bus which costs $60 - $160 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station is to bus and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Springfield Station is 430 miles. The road distance is 412.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $65 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $65 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station via Chicago Bus Station and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 10h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- 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
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield Station is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 5:32 AM in Ann Arbor and 4:32 AM in Springfield Station.
Ann Arbor to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Springfield Station is 412 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Ann Arbor to Springfield Station.
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