There are 5 ways to get from Livonia to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DTW - SPI
4h 41m$125–516Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
10h 7m$67–202Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
13h 34mDrive 431.9 mi
- Drive from Livonia to Springfield431.9 mi
7h 15m$79–114Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DTW - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 27m$201–499
Livonia to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livonia to Springfield is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Livonia to Springfield is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs $200 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Livonia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Ford + Shotka and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Dearborn, Toledo Bus Stop and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Livonia and Springfield is 385 miles. The road distance is 434.5 miles.
The best way to get from Livonia to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs $65 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Livonia to Springfield, including transfers.
Livonia to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Livonia to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $210 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 34m.
Livonia to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Springfield is 1h behind Livonia. It is currently 10:21 AM in Livonia and 9:21 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Livonia, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ford + Shotka to Springfield via Dearborn Tc Bay 2, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 7m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Livonia to Springfield is 434 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Livonia to Springfield.
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