There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Michigan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
10h 4m$116–276Fly to Capital Region International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SPI - LAN
5h 22m$66–349Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 9m$100–151Drive 447 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar 447 mi
7h 39m$82–118Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SPI - FNT
7h$94–397Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
11h 15m$71–119Fly to Detroit
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane SPI - DTW
6h 1m$86–479Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SPI - GRR
6h 39m$98–571
Springfield to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Michigan is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Larned & Woodward via Chicago Union Station and Woodward & Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Springfield and Michigan is 471 miles. The road distance is 449.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Springfield to Michigan, including transfers.
Springfield to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Michigan is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $400 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Larned & Woodward via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Woodward & Baltimore in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 10:15 AM in Springfield and 11:15 AM in Michigan.
Springfield to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Michigan is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Springfield to Michigan.
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