There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Michigan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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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$66–216Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
11h 30m$65–146Drive 447 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar 447 mi
7h 40m$82–118Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SPI - FNT
6h 26m$94–387Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
12h 30m$78–187Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SPI - LAN
5h 5m$81–449Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SPI - GRR
6h 54m$113–671
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 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Michigan is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
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 $65 - $220.
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 $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 11h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $390 and takes 6h 26m.
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 Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
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
- $21–80
- 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
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 8:11 AM in Springfield and 9:11 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 40m to drive from Springfield to Michigan.
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