There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 20m$67–206Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus 2552
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
12h 10m$66–150Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
11h 25m$69–161Drive 450.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Springfieldcar 450.9 mi
7h 34m$83–119Fly from Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LAN - SPI
8h 50m$104–515Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane FNT - SPI
4h 4m$99–388Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DTW - SPI
6h 1m$66–339Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane GRR - SPI
6h 23m$93–521
Michigan to Springfield by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Springfield is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $65 - $150 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $95 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Springfield via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Michigan and Springfield is 471 miles. The road distance is 453.5 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $65 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Michigan to Springfield, including transfers.
Michigan to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Springfield is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $65 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 11h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Springfield via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 8:30 PM in Michigan and 7:30 PM in Springfield.
Michigan to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Springfield is 454 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Michigan to Springfield.
Book your Michigan to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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