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

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Springfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Appleton International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ATW - SPI
    4h 47m
    $78–364

  2. Drive  346.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Appleton to Springfieldcar car 346.5 mi
    6h 1m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 34m
    $213–315

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 6m
    $94–138

  5. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane GRB - SPI
    4h 46m
    $163–464

  6. Fly Appleton International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ATW - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 28m
    $84–363

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 6m.

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