Train tickets from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI

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Next departures for Springfield to Detroit on November 3
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            We recommend taking the train

            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 $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2train per day
            13h 7mAverage Duration
            385 milesDistance
            56kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$58 - $183Average Duration17h 15m
            15kg CO₂e
            Average Price$72 - $474Average Duration13h 7m
            56kg CO₂e

            Train Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

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            Average ticket price$116
            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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            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            11/01
            $79
            11/02
            $362
            Today
            $109
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $79

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

            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.

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            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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