There are 9 ways to get from Saginaw to Springfield by car, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Drive from Saginaw to Lansing-Airport-LAN
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LAN - SPI
4h 56m$127–686Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saginaw, MI to Flint, MI
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
10h 50m$71–492Bus
- Take the bus from Saginaw, MI to Detroit, MI
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
14h 40m$91–219Drive 454.6 mi
- Drive from Saginaw to Springfield454.6 mi
7h 47m$83–120Fly Mbs International Airport to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)MBS - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
5h 55m$198–495Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Saginaw, MI to Flint, MI
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)FNT - SPI
6h 30m$126–534Fly Mbs International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)MBS - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
7h 20mFly Mbs International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)MBS - SPI
5h 2m$122–502Bus, train via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Saginaw, MI to Flint, MI
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
15h 34m$99–512
Saginaw to Springfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saginaw to Springfield is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Saginaw to Springfield is to drive and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Saginaw to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Saginaw, MI and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Detroit Bus Station, Ann Arbor and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Saginaw and Springfield is 411 miles. The road distance is 457.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saginaw to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 50m and costs $70 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Saginaw to Springfield, including transfers.
Saginaw to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Saginaw, MI station.
The best way to get from Saginaw to Springfield is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $500 and takes 5h 2m.
Saginaw to Springfield bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Springfield is 1h behind Saginaw. It is currently 5:03 AM in Saginaw and 4:03 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Saginaw, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Saginaw, MI to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Detroit Bus Station, Ann Arbor, and Chicago in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- 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
- $29–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Saginaw, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Saginaw, MI to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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 Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- 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
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Saginaw to Springfield is 457 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Saginaw to Springfield.
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