There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
10h 20m$69–208Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 22m$72–145Drive 455.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield455.6 mi
7h 31m$84–121Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DTW - SPI
6h 37m$101–487Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
13h 7m$78–184Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DTW - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to University of Illinois Springfield
6h 11m$172–462
Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs $170 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to University of Illinois Springfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay via Chicago Bus Station and Transfer Center Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Detroit and University of Illinois Springfield is 476 miles. The road distance is 458.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $65 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield, including transfers.
Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $65 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $490 and takes 6h 37m.
Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and University of Illinois Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Detroit to University of Illinois Springfield via Chicago Union Station, Springfield, Washington & 4th, Transfer Center Stop D, and Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to University of Illinois Springfield via Chicago Bus Station, Transfer Center Stop D, and Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay in around 12h 22m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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