There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Dearborn by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane SPI - DTW
5h 7m$66–359Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
9h 35m$69–199Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
12h 20m$67–131Drive 436.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Dearborncar 436.9 mi
7h 38m$80–116Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane DEC - DTW
8h 7m$169–470Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
6h 5m$210–494
Springfield to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Dearborn is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Dearborn is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Schaefer & Michigan via Chicago Bus Station and Lafayette & Fifth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Springfield and Dearborn is 390 miles. The road distance is 439.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Dearborn without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $65 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Springfield to Dearborn, including transfers.
Springfield to Dearborn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Dearborn is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $200 and takes 9h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 12h 20m.
Springfield to Dearborn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Dearborn is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:35 PM in Springfield and 2:35 PM in Dearborn.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn TC in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Dearborn is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Springfield to Dearborn.
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