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How to get fromSpringfield to East Lansingby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    8h 30m
    $214–339

  2. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SPI - LAN
    8h 1m
    $68–351

  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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 45m

  4. Drive  385.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to East Lansingcar car 385.3 mi
    6h 42m
    $71–102

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus bus
    13h 8m
    $156–262

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SPI - FNT
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $127–449

Springfield to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 9h 45m.

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