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

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

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeDTW - SGF
    6h 46m
    $83–392

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    15h 25m
    $97–273

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    17h 11m
    $107–382

  4. Drive 732.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Springfieldcar732.6 mi
    12h 20m
    $134–194

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeLAN - SGF
    6h 18m
    $118–544

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeFNT - SGF
    7h 3m
    $121–457

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    19h
    $116–352

Detroit to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Springfield CU Transit Center via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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