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

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 1m
    $67–166

  2. Fly Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DTW - SPI
    5h 53m
    $61–329

  3. Bus

    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 / ...
    11h 25m
    $64–123

  4. Drive 450.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Springfieldcar car 450.9 mi
    7h 34m
    $83–119

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    12h 10m
    $76–125

  6. Fly Detroit 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 38m
    $157–452

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

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane FNT - SPI
    6h 26m
    $79–391

  8. Fly Detroit 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 58m
    $220–485

Detroit to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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