There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, 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$254–396Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane GRR - SPI
6h 23m$68–351Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 38mDrive 450.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Springfieldcar 450.9 mi
7h 34m$78–112Fly from Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LAN - SPI
9h 24m$83–369Bus
- 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 2510 / ...
11h 10m$81–133Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane FNT - SPI
6h 53m$104–398Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DTW - SPI
5h 47m$101–569
Michigan to Springfield by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Springfield is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $100 - $600.
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 10m.
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 $250 - $400.
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 $250 - $400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $370 and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 10m.
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, American Airlines and Breeze Airways fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 8:26 AM in Michigan and 7:26 AM 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.
There are 62+ hotels available in Springfield.