Sadly, there is no logical explanation for this! It's just the way English language has been formed throughout the years. What might help, is that very many years ago, English still had declensions and much more complicated grammar and the difference of use of "to" might be a remnant of different grammatical structures.

I agree with Faustína - it's just the way it is. It's worth noting, however, that make uses to in passive voice. They made him do it again. He was made to do it again.