There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Saginaw by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 to Saginawbus
11h 2m$249–398Drive 451.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Saginawcar 451.6 mi
7h 57m$83–119Train, bus via Springfield
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
11h 7mFly 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 to Saginawbus
9h 40m$111–423Bus
- 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 to Saginawbus
12h 12mBus 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 9m$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
4h 41m$91–384Train 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$164–452
Springfield to Saginaw by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Saginaw via Chicago Union Station and Flint. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Springfield and Saginaw is 476 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 $240 - $400.
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 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $390 and takes 4h 41m.
Springfield to Saginaw bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 12:35 AM in Springfield and 1:35 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 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Flint Amtrak Station, and Flint in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Decatur Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- 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
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
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
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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