There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
10h 20m$67–206Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.Ssl
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
10h 35m$83–155Drive 450.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Springfield450.9 mi
7h 29m$83–119Fly from Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LAN - SPI
8h 19m$124–685Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
11h 46m$73–190Fly from Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)FNT - SPI
4h 45m$119–518Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DTW - SPI
5h 36m$86–469Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)GRR - SPI
7h 7m$113–671
Michigan to Springfield by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Springfield is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit - Grand Circus Park and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via BTC - Fourth Ave Stop 4, Ann Arbor and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
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 D2A2, depart from Detroit - Grand Circus Park 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 fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 8h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 11h 46m.
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 flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Detroit - Grand Circus Park to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 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 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Michigan to Springfield bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Springfield is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 10:04 PM in Michigan and 9:04 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 29m to drive from Michigan to Springfield.
There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.