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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAN - SGF
    5h 10m
    $137–600

  2. Drive  700.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Springfieldcar car 700.9 mi
    11h 41m
    $128–185

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station 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
    15h 56m
    $156–351

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 14m
    $136–221

  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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane FNT - SGF
    7h 32m
    $131–479

  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 St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 55m
    $146–302

East Lansing to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Springfield CU Transit Center via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 14m.

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