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How to get fromSpringfield to Ann Arborby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    8h 28m
    $136–282

  2. Drive 406.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Ann Arborcar car 406.3 mi
    7h
    $75–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 33m
    $120–177

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 33m
    $93–457

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus
    10h 59m
    $106–204

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SPI - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    10h 32m
    $111–595

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane STL - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 3m
    $493–1,036

  8. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SPI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    12h 23m
    $121–430

Springfield to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 33m.

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