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How to get fromEast Lansing to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LAN - SPI
    4h 47m
    $105–447

  2. Drive 388.6 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Springfieldcar car 388.6 mi
    6h 37m
    $71–103

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 55m
    $126–271

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station 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 / ...
    10h 14m
    $106–181

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane FNT - SPI
    8h 53m
    $114–406

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 54m
    $101–207

East Lansing to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Springfield via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m.

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