What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Springfield. However, there are services departing from East Lansing, MI and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Ann Arbor and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Springfield?

The distance between East Lansing and Springfield is 346 miles. The road distance is 390.9 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $55 - $180.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h to get from East Lansing to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Springfield bus from?

East Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from East Lansing, MI station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Springfield?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $180 and takes 8h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 11m.

Where does the East Lansing to Springfield bus arrive?

East Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 3:58 PM in East Lansing and 2:58 PM in Springfield.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Springfield is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from East Lansing to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 52+ hotels available in Springfield.

East Lansing to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LAN - SPI
4h
$115–591
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 54m
$56–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
13h 11m
$71–139
Drive 388.6 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Springfieldcar 388.6 mi
6h 37m
$71–103
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Flint, MIbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane FNT - SPI
7h 7m
$108–407

East Lansing to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from East Lansing to Springfield.

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Distance: 343.6 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Springfield via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 54m.

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