There are 7 ways to get from Livonia to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DTW - SPI
4h 31m$120–456Drive 431.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Livonia to Springfieldcar 431.9 mi
7h 20m$79–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 7m$147–312Bus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
11h 47m$132–202Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DTW - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
5h 19m$216–579Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
5h 9m$524–1,067Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
14h 14m$80–150
Livonia to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livonia to Springfield is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Livonia to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Livonia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Ford & Shotka and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Dearborn and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Livonia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Livonia and Springfield is 385 miles. The road distance is 434.5 miles.
The best way to get from Livonia to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Livonia to Springfield, including transfers.
Livonia to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Livonia to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Livonia to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Livonia, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ford & Shotka to Springfield via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 2, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Livonia to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Livonia. It is currently 12:31 AM in Livonia and 11:31 PM in Springfield.
Livonia to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livonia to Springfield is 434 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Livonia to Springfield.
There are 51+ hotels available in Springfield.






