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How to get fromSpringfield to Dearbornby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Dearborn by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain train Wolverine
    9h 34m
    $244–388

  2. Drive  436.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Dearborncar car 436.9 mi
    7h 38m
    $73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 39m

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    5h 45m
    $96–509

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 59m
    $87–132

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    6h
    $153–686

Springfield to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 10h 39m.

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