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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DTW - SPI
    5h 51m
    $86–459

  2. Drive 440.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dearborn to Springfieldcar car 440.8 mi
    7h 34m
    $81–117

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 53m
    $147–302

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    11h 33m
    $127–197

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DTW - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $172–522

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 30m
    $435–1,020

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    13h 26m
    $104–208

Dearborn to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Michigan & Schaefer to Springfield via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 53m.

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