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How to get fromAkron to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, car, taxi or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Akron to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Akron to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CAK - SPI
    7h 5m
    $74–366

  2. Bus, train via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    15h 6m
    $69–208

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    12h 54m
    $72–211

  4. Drive 498.1 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Springfieldcar car 498.1 mi
    8h 32m
    $91–132

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CLE - SPI
    6h 30m
    $93–487

  6. Fly Akron to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CAK - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $169–486

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    15h 15m
    $81–229

Akron to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 15m.

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