There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ABQ - SPI
9h 24m$104–468Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
23h 50m$183–333Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
26h 9m$295–657Drive 1,085.3 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Springfieldcar 1,085.3 mi
19h 40m$199–287Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ABQ - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
10h 6m$200–591Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ABQ - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
8h 45m$174–854Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ABQ - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
9h 49m$106–457
Albuquerque to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Springfield is to bus which costs $180 - $340 and takes 23h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Springfield is to fly and train which takes 8h 45m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Springfield is 1000 miles. The road distance is 1091.7 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 23h 50m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Albuquerque to Springfield, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Springfield is to fly which takes 9h 24m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 23h 50m.
Albuquerque to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 1:48 PM in Albuquerque and 2:48 PM in Springfield.
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 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Decatur Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Springfield is 1092 miles. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Albuquerque to Springfield.
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