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 $120 - $190 and takes 11h 37m.

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 50m and costs $130 - $650.

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 CU Transit Center via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Lansing to Springfield?

The distance between Lansing and Springfield is 618 miles. The road distance is 701.1 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 and bus which takes 16h 37m and costs $170 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Springfield?

The best way to get from Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 17h 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 5:08 PM in Lansing and 4:08 PM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Lansing to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Springfield is 701 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Lansing to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 85+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

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

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
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LAN - SGF
4h 50m
$131–638
Drive 697 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Springfieldcar 697 mi
11h 37m
$128–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
16h 37m
$173–388
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 St. Louistrain
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
17h 20m
$155–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
17h 55m
$143–263

Lansing to Springfield by bus and train

7Weekly Services

16h 37mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Springfield CU Transit Center via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 55m.

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