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Compare bus for Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, and a train costs an average of €143.
Distance: 385 miles (620 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€143 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest |
9h 19m Average total duration Fastest 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration 17h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Springfield to Detroit trains with Omio?
Amtrak operates all train services from Springfield to Detroit. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Amtrak tickets can only be bought on Omio or Amtrak's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Amtrak tickets as they are not official sellers.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI
Trains from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $177 (€143) but you can travel from only $71 (€58) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 10:03. The fastest train covers the 385 miles (620 km) distance in 20h 32m.
Distance 385 miles (620 km) |
Average train duration 8h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $177 (€143) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 20h 32m |
First train 06:11 |
Last train 10:03 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Springfield, IL and Detroit, MI from $71 (€58). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Detroit, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- Wyndham Springfield City Centre
- Carpenter Street Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is a brick railroad depot with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Taxi services are accessible
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Cuisine Restaurant
- New Center Eatery
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- Hotel St. Regis
- The Inn on Ferry Street
- MotorCity Casino Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas
- platforms are accessible via the main entrance.
- QLine streetcar
- Bus: Several lines available
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