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

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

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  1. Fly from Detroit

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane DTW - SGF
    6h 27m
    $108–482

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 40m
    $161–260

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 2m
    $237–458

  4. Drive 733.2 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Springfieldcar car 733.2 mi
    12h 25m
    $134–194

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAN - SGF
    6h 10m
    $123–514

  6. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane FNT - SGF
    7h 28m
    $111–435

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    19h 10m
    $182–278

Detroit to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 40m.

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