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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Dearborn by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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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 DearborntrainWolverine
    9h 33m
    $80–457

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)planeSPI - DTW
    6h 1m
    $66–329

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    11h 40m
    $86–169

  4. Drive 436.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Dearborncar436.9 mi
    7h 33m
    $80–116

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    13h 20m
    $76–149

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)planeDEC - DTW
    8h 29m
    $169–450

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)planeSTL - DTW
    6h 8m
    $223–500

  8. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeSPI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    7h 9m
    $104–396

Springfield to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest 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, Champaign, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Lafayette & Fifth in around 11h 40m.

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