How far is Detroit from Springfield?

The distance between the two cities is 386 miles (622 km).

Bus Detroit to Springfield from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Springfield on October 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	15h 30m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	13h 15m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:30 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $191	Average Duration14h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$77 - $148	Average Duration11h 42m	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 11 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 42mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest ticket

56kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81

Average bus trip duration14h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure8:20am

Distance384 miles (619 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,909 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,318 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Detroit to Springfield Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Detroit to Springfield.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Detroit to Springfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Springfield.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Detroit to Springfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Springfield, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h	Avg Price$81	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 42m	Avg Price$116	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI

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