What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $80 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via Chicago, Beakes + Summit, Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Springfield to Lansing?

The distance between Springfield and Lansing is 400 miles. The road distance is 383.6 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $50 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Lansing?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Springfield to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lansing bus from?

Springfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Lansing?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $50 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 11h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Springfield to Lansing bus arrive?

Springfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 7:48 AM in Springfield and 8:48 AM in Lansing.

Can I drive from Springfield to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lansing is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Springfield to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 90+ hotels available in Lansing.

Springfield to Lansing - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 59m
$53–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Ann Arborbus
3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
11h 49m
$73–187
Drive 381.4 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Lansingcar 381.4 mi
6h 33m
$70–101
Fly
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SPI - LAN
5h 53m
$81–439
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MIbus
12h 43m
$74–212

Springfield to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 59mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Lansing.

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Distance: 398 mi
Duration: 8h 59m

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, 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 11h 49m.

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