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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, 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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 34m
    $125–279

  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
    10h 50m
    $57–128

  3. Drive 447 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar car 447 mi
    7h 38m
    $82–118

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    6h 49m
    $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
    12h 30m
    $67–120

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

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SPI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 34m
    $72–361

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

    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 23m
    $251–662

Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Detroit, MI via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis, IN in around 10h 50m.

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