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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, 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
    $151–309

  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 Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 25m
    $71–136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 58m
    $130–196

  4. Drive 447 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar car 447 mi
    7h 39m
    $82–118

  5. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    6h 8m
    $81–429

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DEC - DTW
    6h 20m
    $184–550

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

    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 24m
    $437–917

Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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 Cass & Michigan via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 10h 58m.

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