Trains tickets from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI

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TodayJun 27
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from $182
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from $150
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Next departures to Detroit

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$48 - $156Average Duration17h 20m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$67 - $538Average Duration13h 7m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Springfield to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 13 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 7mAverage Duration
$67Cheapest ticket
56kgCO₂ emissions

Train Springfield to Detroit: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$129
Average train trip duration13h 7m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:11am
Distance386 miles (621 km)
Latest train departure10:03am

Springfield to Detroit 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
$91
06/26
$123
Today
$139
06/28
$123
06/29
$174
06/30
$143
07/01
No data
07/02
$68
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield to Detroit was searched and found on Jul 2, 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 Springfield to Detroit, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $68 to $874 for a train ticket from Springfield to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-07-02.

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 Springfield to Detroit 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 Detroit, 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 Springfield and Detroit, 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 Springfield to Detroit, 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.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Detroit to Springfield

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