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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dearborn to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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 52m
    $67–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    12h 57m
    $66–166

  3. Drive 440.8 mi

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

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DTW - SPI
    6h 1m
    $66–339

  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
    7h 4m
    $157–452

  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 41m
    $213–495

Dearborn to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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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 TC, 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 57m.

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