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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)planeSPI - DTW
    5h 43m
    $66–359

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DearborntrainWolverine
    9h 49m
    $74–198

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    10h 50m
    $82–165

  4. Drive 447 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar447 mi
    7h 35m
    $82–118

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

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeSPI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    9h 26m
    $114–465

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)planeSTL - DTW
    6h 24m
    $173–452

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagobusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2552
    12h 25m
    $74–174

Springfield to Detroit by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Cass + Michigan via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 49m.

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