There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
9h 34m$78–446Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)SPI - DTW
6h 44m$66–329Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
10h 50m$84–167Drive 447 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Detroit447 mi
7h 35m$82–118Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2552
12h 30m$74–147Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)SPI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
6h 21m$102–394Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)STL - DTW
6h 24m$223–500
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 35m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Detroit is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Detroit, MI via Champaign and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
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 $75 - $450.
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 $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 10h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $330 and takes 6h 44m.
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, Champaign, and Indianapolis, IN in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
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
- $27–300
- 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
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–28
- Schedules at
- 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 Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.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 10:44 AM in Springfield and 11:44 AM 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 35m to drive from Springfield to Detroit.
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