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How to get fromAtlanta to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ATL - SPI
    5h 46m
    $126–620

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    14h 11m
    $95–184

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    37h 13m
    $490–1,003

  4. Drive 606.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Springfieldcar car 606.8 mi
    10h 39m
    $111–160

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ATL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 14m
    $146–720

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATL - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 14m
    $98–474

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    14h 18m
    $114–223

Atlanta to Springfield by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Carbondale, St. Louis, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 11m.

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