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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Jackson 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 Jackson Stationtrain train Wolverine
    8h 18m
    $212–336

  2. Drive  372.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Jacksoncar car 372.7 mi
    6h 27m
    $64–92

  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 Jackson Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 55m

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SPI - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $126–569

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 33m
    $137–216

  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 to Jacksonbus bus
    10h 13m
    $78–375

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane SPI - AZO
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $96–399

  8. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $159–435

  9. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Detroit, train

    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 train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $188–746

Springfield to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Jackson Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m.

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