Trains tickets from Detroit, MI to Springfield, IL

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TodayJun 27
TomorrowJun 28
from $116
SunJun 29
from $136
MonJun 30
from $116
TueJul 1
from $72
WedJul 2
from $101
ThuJul 3
FriJul 4

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Springfield.

Average Price$53 - $149Average Duration15h 30m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$72 - $253Average Duration11h 42m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud 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 $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 42mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
56kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit to Springfield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$136
Average train trip duration11h 42m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance386 miles (621 km)
Latest train departure9:35am

Detroit to Springfield Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/25
$133
06/26
$119
Today
$162
06/28
$110
06/29
$130
06/30
$110
07/01
$68
07/02
$96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Springfield was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $68

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit to Springfield, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $68 to $377 for a train ticket from Detroit to Springfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-07-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Detroit to Springfield is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Springfield, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Detroit and Springfield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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