There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DTW - SPI
4h 4m$65–400Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DTW - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
6h 15m$101–441Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 22m$155–328Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
12h 3m$141–210Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
14h 56m$114–237Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Springfield-SPI433.8 mi
7h 15mDrive 433.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI)car 433.8 mi
7h 15m$80–115
Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI). However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Dearborn and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI). However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Springfield Airport (SPI) is 369 miles. The road distance is 436.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), including transfers and time at the airport.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 10h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Springfield Airport (SPI), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Springfield Airport (SPI) via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Springfield in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Springfield-SPI
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Detroit Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 4m and has one stopover.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Springfield Airport (SPI) is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 6:15 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 5:15 PM in Springfield Airport (SPI).
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Springfield Airport (SPI).
United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Detroit Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Airport.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield Airport (SPI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Springfield Airport (SPI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.