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

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ABQ - SPI
    7h 11m
    $134–618

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    23h 45m
    $199–295

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 9m

  4. Drive  1,085.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Springfieldcar car 1,085.3 mi
    19h 37m
    $199–287

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ABQ - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 28m
    $139–627

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ABQ - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 55m
    $183–739

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ABQ - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 40m

  8. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ABQ - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 39m
    $151–657

Albuquerque to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 994.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 45m.

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