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

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

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ATW - SGF
    4h 20m
    $95–417

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    16h
    $142–293

  3. Drive  658.7 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Springfieldcar car 658.7 mi
    11h 6m
    $121–174

  4. Fly from Green Bay

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane GRB - SGF
    6h 4m
    $117–442

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 35m
    $109–173

  6. Bus via Owatonna

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Kansas Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    22h 29m
    $203–314

Appleton to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 35m.

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