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 drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $70 - $110.

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 CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via South Haven and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Lansing to Springfield?

The distance between Lansing and Springfield is 398 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 $85 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m 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 Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Springfield?

The best way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Lansing to Springfield bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lansing and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:19 PM in Lansing and 3:19 PM 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 52+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from 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 / ...
9h 23m
$88–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown 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
10h 45m
$58–109
Drive 384.7 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Springfieldcar 384.7 mi
6h 32m
$71–102
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LAN - SPI
8h 47m
$109–585
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown 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 19m
$96–199

Lansing to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

9h 23mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lansing to Springfield.

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Distance: 396.2 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, and Chicago in around 10h 45m.

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