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How to get fromDetroit to Springfield Stationby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or taxi

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    9h 1m
    $72–467

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.trainSsl
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    10h 35m
    $86–420

  3. Drive 450.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Springfield Stationcar450.9 mi
    7h 29m
    $83–119

  4. Fly Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeDTW - SPI
    5h 54m
    $85–458

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    11h 59m
    $73–180

  6. 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 Springfield Stationtaxi
    6h 7m
    $162–452

  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
    6h 57m
    $123–519

  8. 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 59m
    $213–450

Detroit to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day.

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