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

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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), train, or bus

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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
    $252–397

  2. Drive  447 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar car 447 mi
    7h 39m
    $77–111

  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 Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 55m

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    5h 55m
    $96–509

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    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 10m
    $85–130

  6. 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 19m
    $153–686

  7. 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
    10h 16m
    $79–372

Springfield to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest 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 Woodward & Clifford via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Woodward & Baltimore in around 10h 55m.

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