There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
9h 34m$71–227Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus
11h 7m$71–168Drive 447 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar 447 mi
7h 40m$82–118Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane SPI - DTW
6h 4m$71–349Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
11h 9m$71–199Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SPI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
9h$75–371Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane STL - DTW
6h 22m$220–529
Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Detroit is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $70 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Detroit - Grand Circus Park via Chicago, Beakes + Summit and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Springfield and Detroit is 468 miles. The road distance is 449.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $70 - $230.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Springfield to Detroit, including transfers.
Springfield to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Detroit is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $70 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 11h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $350 and takes 6h 4m.
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 - Grand Circus Park via Chicago, Ann Arbor, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, and Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI in around 11h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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 Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Detroit bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Detroit is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:36 PM in Springfield and 2:36 PM in Detroit.
Springfield to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Detroit is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Springfield to Detroit.
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