There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Saginaw by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
11h 2m$122–291Drive 451.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Saginawcar 451.6 mi
7h 57m$83–119Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
12h 12m$122–190Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SPI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
9h 24m$106–423Train, bus via Benton Harbor
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
13h 58m$100–221Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DEC - MBS
9h 37m$91–383Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane SPI - MBS
7h 8m$86–384Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mbs International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
7h 5m$109–412
Springfield to Saginaw by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Saginaw is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Saginaw is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Springfield and Saginaw is 478 miles. The road distance is 454.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Saginaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 2m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Springfield to Saginaw, including transfers.
Springfield to Saginaw bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Saginaw is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $390 and takes 7h 8m.
Springfield to Saginaw bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 9:38 PM in Springfield and 10:38 PM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Saginaw Bus Center via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Decatur Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Saginaw is 454 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Springfield to Saginaw.
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