There are 7 ways to get from Windsor to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h 14m$152–312Bus via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
11h 10m$74–137Drive 454.3 mi
- Drive from Windsor to Springfieldcar 454.3 mi
7h 41m$104–151Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane DTW - SPI
6h 8m$86–459Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
11h 54m$132–207Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane DTW - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
6h 52m$172–522Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DTW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
6h 47m$435–1,020
Windsor to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windsor to Springfield is to bus via Indianapolis which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Windsor to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Windsor station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Windsor to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Windsor and Springfield is 471 miles. The road distance is 457 miles.
The best way to get from Windsor to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Windsor to Springfield, including transfers.
Windsor to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Windsor to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Windsor to Springfield is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $150 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $460 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Windsor, ON, Canada and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Springfield via Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Windsor to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Windsor. It is currently 11:46 AM in Windsor and 10:46 AM in Springfield.
Windsor to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windsor to Springfield is 457 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Windsor to Springfield.
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