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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationtrainBlue Water
    8h 59m
    $61–466

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    13h 24m
    $85–209

  3. Drive 381.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lansingcar381.4 mi
    6h 33m
    $70–101

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeSPI - LAN
    5h 26m
    $81–439

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MIbus
    11h 40m
    $88–454

  6. Fly 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, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    9h 8m
    $110–409

Springfield to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest 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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