There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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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 / ...
9h 32m$68–194Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
11h 12m$70–146Drive 414.7 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield414.7 mi
6h 52m$76–110Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- 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
11h 5m$132–703Bus to Detroit, fly
- 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 23m$106–502
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay via Chicago Bus Station and Transfer Center Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and University of Illinois Springfield is 438 miles. The road distance is 417.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $65 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $65 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 12m.
Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield is 417 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and University of Illinois Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to University of Illinois Springfield via Chicago Union Station, Springfield, Washington & 4th, Transfer Center Stop D, and Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor to University of Illinois Springfield via Chicago Bus Station, Transfer Center Stop D, and Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay in around 11h 12m.
- 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
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
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
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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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