There are 7 ways to get from Windsor to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 15m$74–362Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
10h 40m$69–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Ssl
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
10h 35m$75–318Drive 454.3 mi
- Drive from Windsor to Springfieldcar 454.3 mi
7h 41m$104–151Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DTW - SPI
6h 18m$81–429Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DTW - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
7h 21m$162–462Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
6h 58m$222–530
Windsor to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Springfield is to bus which costs $65 - $180 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Windsor to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Windsor station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Ann Arbor and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Windsor and Springfield is 471 miles. The road distance is 457 miles.
The best way to get from Windsor to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs $70 - $370.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Windsor to Springfield, including transfers.
Windsor to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Windsor to Springfield is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $430 and takes 6h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 10h 40m.
Windsor to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Ann Arbor station.
Springfield is 1h behind Windsor. It is currently 6:28 PM in Windsor and 5:28 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Springfield via Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $28–90
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Springfield is 457 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Windsor to Springfield.
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