Rome2Rio

How to get fromDearborn to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, train or bus

Find Transport to Springfield

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Dearborn to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    9h 52m
    $67–202

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    12h 47m
    $72–146

  3. Drive 440.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dearborn to Springfieldcar440.8 mi
    7h 29m
    $81–117

  4. Fly Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeDTW - SPI
    6h 3m
    $86–469

  5. Fly Detroit to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeDTW - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    5h 48m
    $162–452

  6. Fly Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeDTW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    6h 41m
    $193–455

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeFNT - SPI
    8h 57m
    $126–538

Dearborn to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dearborn, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan + Schaefer to Springfield via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Bingham to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Lafayette & Sixth, Detroit Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 47m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Dearborn

Trips to Springfield

Popular routes