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How to get fromSpringfield to Detroitby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Detroit by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SGF - DTW
    6h 1m
    $113–571

  2. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SGF - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 24m
    $95–423

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    16h 25m
    $166–396

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 40m
    $111–186

  5. Drive  732.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Detroitcar car 732.3 mi
    12h 27m
    $134–193

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SGF - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 1m
    $103–441

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 50m
    $131–201

Springfield to Detroit by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Detroit Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 16h 40m.

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