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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    8h 57m
    $216–341

  2. Fly

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SPI - LAN
    7h 24m
    $66–349

  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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 8m

  4. Drive  381.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lansingcar car 381.4 mi
    6h 38m
    $70–101

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus bus
    12h 38m
    $157–257

Springfield to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to WBD Michigan at Museum Drive via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 10h 8m.

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