There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Lansing by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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
5h 30m$88–401Bus, 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 49m$166–375Bus, train via SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
15h 55m$174–343Drive 693.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lansingcar 693.6 mi
11h 43m$127–183Fly 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 Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
6h 56m$131–480Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
16h 48m$108–202
Springfield to Lansing by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 16h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lansing is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
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 49m and costs $160 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 5h 30m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 16h 48m.
Springfield to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lansing is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 2:15 PM in Springfield and 3:15 PM 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 16h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- 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
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- 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
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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