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How to get fromDetroit to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 1m
    $254–397

  2. Drive  450.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Springfieldcar car 450.9 mi
    7h 34m
    $83–119

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 5m
    $84–129

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DTW - SPI
    6h 3m
    $96–519

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    11h 57m

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane DTW - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 30m
    $102–528

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DTW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 52m
    $165–790

Detroit to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Detroit to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 11h 5m.

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