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How to get fromSpringfield to Ann Arborby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak StationtrainWolverine
    8h 28m
    $71–207

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann ArborbusFlixBus 2550
    9h 15m
    $63–181

  3. Drive 406.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Ann Arborcar406.3 mi
    6h 55m
    $75–108

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)planeSPI - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
    6h 29m
    $73–347

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Ann Arborbus
    11h 28m
    $80–177

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeSPI - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
    7h 8m
    $91–449

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)planeSTL - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
    7h 3m
    $220–467

Springfield to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Ann Arbor via Chicago in around 9h 15m.

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