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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Dearborn by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, 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 33m
    $122–271

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    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, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    11h 45m
    $59–130

  3. Drive 436.9 mi

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

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    6h 30m
    $66–359

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    13h 25m
    $69–122

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DEC - DTW
    5h 26m
    $169–470

  7. 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 4m
    $251–662

Springfield to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Schaefer & Michigan via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Lafayette & Fifth in around 11h 45m.

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