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

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

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  1. Fly to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Detroit (DTW)planeSGF - DTW
    5h 48m
    $83–381

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    15h 35m
    $97–224

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
    16h 50m
    $120–389

  4. Drive 732.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar732.3 mi
    12h 21m
    $134–193

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeSGF - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    6h 58m
    $120–439

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    19h 25m
    $110–244

Springfield to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Detroit, MI via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN in around 15h 35m.

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