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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane LAN - BDL
    6h 20m
    $144–967

  2. Drive 683.9 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Springfieldcar car 683.9 mi
    11h 49m
    $125–181

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 2m
    $196–436

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    24h 21m
    $145–287

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DTW - BDL
    6h 33m
    $313–975

East Lansing to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Springfield Union Station via Detroit Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 24h 21m.

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