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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 8 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

    best
    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeCAK - SPI
    6h 43m
    $98–491

  2. Bus, train via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    15h 6m
    $70–468

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    12h 53m
    $93–491

  4. Drive 497.9 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Springfieldcar497.9 mi
    8h 24m
    $91–132

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

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeCLE - SPI
    6h 30m
    $118–621

  6. Fly Akron to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeCAK - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    7h 11m
    $168–473

  7. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Ctr to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeCLE - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 27m
    $195–532

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akron Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    16h 10m
    $85–208

Akron to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akron Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 10m.

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