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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    4h 52m
    $91–479

  2. Drive  436.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Dearborncar car 436.9 mi
    7h 38m
    $80–116

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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
    $120–267

  4. 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
    $99–160

  5. 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
    $630–1,009

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DEC - DTW
    7h 1m
    $92–487

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    13h 42m
    $92–179

Springfield to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 34m.

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