There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Bay City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane SGF - MBS
4h 48m$110–438Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
18h 18m$208–448Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
19h 42m$178–313Drive 777.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Bay Citycar 777.1 mi
13h 20m$142–205Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SGF - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
6h 51m$130–478Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus
19h 55m$116–244
Springfield to Bay City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Bay City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Bay City is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Bay City. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Bay City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
The distance between Springfield and Bay City is 681 miles. The road distance is 781.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Bay City without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 18m and costs $200 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Springfield to Bay City, including transfers.
Springfield to Bay City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Bay City is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 19h 42m.
Springfield to Bay City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Bay City is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 3:06 PM in Springfield and 4:06 PM in Bay City.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Bay City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 19h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Mbs International Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Bay City is 782 miles. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Springfield to Bay City.
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