There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane LAN - BDL
6h 25m$158–1,011Drive 687.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Springfieldcar 687.8 mi
11h 54m$126–182Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus
20h 5m$141–280Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 43m$233–498
Lansing to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $150 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
The distance between Lansing and Springfield is 638 miles. The road distance is 691.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 20h 5m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Lansing to Springfield, including transfers.
Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $150 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 20h 5m.
Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Springfield is 692 miles. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Lansing to Springfield.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Springfield Union Station via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 20h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–2,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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