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 bus and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $100 - $410.

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 Michigan Flyer and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via South Haven and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Springfield?

The distance between East Lansing and Springfield is 396 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 55m and costs $85 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m 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 Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Springfield?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Springfield is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $85 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the East Lansing to Springfield bus arrive?

East Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at South Haven Potatoes Plus station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 11:53 PM in East Lansing and 10:53 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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
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 55m
$86–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
11h 20m
$59–111
Drive 388.6 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Springfieldcar 388.6 mi
6h 37m
$71–103
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LAN - SPI
8h 52m
$115–591
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
12h 54m
$98–206
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane FNT - SPI
5h 51m
$103–407

East Lansing to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393.9 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Springfield via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, and Chicago in around 11h 20m.

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