There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Michigan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroitWolverine
10h 4m$71–248Fly to Detroit
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)SPI - DTW
5h 9m$66–329Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
10h 50m$86–168Drive 447 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Detroit447 mi
7h 35m$82–118Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)SPI - FNT
6h 39m$94–367Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus StationFlixBus 2552
12h 30m$78–168Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)SPI - LAN
6h 8m$81–409Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)SPI - GRR
6h 52m$108–571
Springfield to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Michigan is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Detroit, MI via Champaign and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
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 $70 - $250.
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 $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 10h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $370 and takes 6h 39m.
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 Detroit, MI via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, and Indianapolis, IN in around 10h 50m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- 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
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 8:49 PM in Springfield and 9:49 PM 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 35m to drive from Springfield to Michigan.
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