There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SPI - LAN
4h 21m$61–329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
9h 58m$58–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 58m$91–208Drive 381.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lansingcar 381.4 mi
6h 37m$70–101Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane PIA - LAN
7h 9m$68–337Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
11h 56m$95–199
Springfield to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Springfield and Lansing is 343 miles. The road distance is 383.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Springfield to Lansing, including transfers.
Springfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 58m.
Springfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 9:53 AM in Springfield and 10:53 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
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
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lansing is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Springfield to Lansing.
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