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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeAUS - SPI
    6h 26m
    $165–769

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

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeAUS - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
    8h 51m
    $100–486

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    24h 11m
    $137–379

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to SpringfieldtrainTexas Eagle
    24h 39m
    $150–800

  5. Drive 921.3 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Springfieldcar921.3 mi
    15h 4m
    $169–243

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeAUS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    6h 57m
    $272–460

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeAUS - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    9h 8m

Austin to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 11m.

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