What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Springfield. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Springfield?

The distance between East Lansing and Springfield is 621 miles. The road distance is 705 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 56m and costs $210 - $420.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from East Lansing to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Springfield bus from?

East Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Springfield?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 17h 14m.

Where does the East Lansing to Springfield bus arrive?

East Lansing to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 2:06 AM in East Lansing and 1:06 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Springfield is 705 miles. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from East Lansing to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 100+ hotels available in Springfield.

East Lansing to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LAN - SGF
4h 40m
$132–520
Drive 700.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Springfieldcar 700.9 mi
11h 42m
$128–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
15h 56m
$211–416
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
17h 14m
$181–281
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane FNT - SGF
7h 2m
$131–469
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
17h 55m
$201–368

East Lansing to Springfield by bus and train

7Weekly Services

15h 56mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.1 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 5 times a day. 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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