There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Lansing by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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 Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SGF - LAN
4h 55m$83–401Bus, 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 48m$305–484Bus
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
17h 13mDrive 693.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lansingcar 693.6 mi
11h 43m$127–183Fly to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SGF - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 36m$151–503Bus, train via Kalamazoo
- 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 bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus
18h 31m
Springfield to Lansing by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, NBD Harrison past Service and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
The distance between Springfield and Lansing is 618 miles. The road distance is 697.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lansing without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 48m and costs $300 - $490.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Springfield to Lansing, including transfers.
Springfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 13m.
Springfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 12:12 AM in Springfield and 1:12 AM in Lansing.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to NBD Grand Ave past E Michigan Ave via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 17h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- $50–75
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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