There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Lapeer by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)SPI - FNT
5h 37m$101–432Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer AmtrakBlue Water
9h 46m$56–147Drive 451.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lapeer451.9 mi
7h 43m$83–120Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)DEC - FNT
7h 44m$204–543
Springfield to Lapeer by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lapeer is to train which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lapeer is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Lapeer. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Lapeer Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Springfield and Lapeer is 407 miles. The road distance is 454.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lapeer without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Springfield to Lapeer, including transfers.
Springfield to Lapeer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lapeer is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 46m.
Lapeer is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 10:00 AM in Springfield and 11:00 AM in Lapeer.
Springfield to Lapeer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lapeer, MI, USA?
American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Lapeer Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 46m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lapeer is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Springfield to Lapeer.
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