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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Springfield. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Lansing to Springfield?

The distance between Lansing and Springfield is 343 miles. The road distance is 387 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs $100 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lansing to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Springfield bus from?

Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Springfield?

The best way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 9h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Lansing to Springfield bus arrive?

Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 7:47 AM in Lansing and 6:47 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Lansing to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Springfield is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Lansing to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

Lansing to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LAN - SPI
4h 37m
$99–505
Drive 384.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Springfieldcar 384.7 mi
6h 32m
$71–102
Train (Amtrak)
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 / ...
9h 23m
$108–253
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
10h 19m
$90–202
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane LAN - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
5h 8m
$190–618
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
10h 55m
$97–163

Lansing to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

9h 23mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Springfield via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 23m.

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