There are 9 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$121–279Drive 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$115–193Fly 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
10h 6m$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 Benton Harbor to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
13h 33m$101–220Bus 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
6h 10m$92–393Fly 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 4m$108–410Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SPI - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
11h 50m$83–396
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 bus and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $90 - $400.
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 - $280.
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 $110 - $200. 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 7:58 AM in Springfield and 8:58 AM 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
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Decatur Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Benton Harbor to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice 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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