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 28m.

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 28m 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 NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via East Lansing, MI, BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Ann Arbor and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

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 8h 56m and costs $55 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 Michigan Flyer, depart from East Lansing, MI station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Springfield?

The best way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $55 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $210 and takes 13h 8m.

Where does the Lansing to Springfield bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lansing and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 9:51 PM in Lansing and 8:51 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 28m to drive from Lansing to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 48+ 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, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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 StationBlue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
8h 56m
$59–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
12h 19m
$83–370
Drive 384.7 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Springfield384.7 mi
6h 28m
$71–102
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LAN - SPI
6h 39m
$129–685
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
13h 8m
$74–206

Lansing to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

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8h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395.7 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Springfield via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily.

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