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How to get fromLansing to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAN - SGF
    4h 40m
    $100–422

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 57m
    $303–493

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 55m

  4. Drive  697 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Springfieldcar car 697 mi
    11h 37m
    $128–184

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    18h 32m
    $299–479

Lansing to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

American Airlines flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 4 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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