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

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There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    8h 59m
    $53–198

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    13h 24m
    $76–154

  3. Drive 381.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lansingcar car 381.4 mi
    6h 37m
    $70–101

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane PIA - LAN
    7h 19m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus
    11h 40m
    $79–201

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SPI - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    9h 4m
    $132–753

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SPI - LAN
    4h 35m
    $86–479

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    7h 7m
    $70–443

  9. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DEC - LAN
    5h 54m
    $184–590

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    8h 47m
    $251–532

Springfield to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Ann Arbor, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI, East Lansing, MI, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 13h 24m.

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