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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)plane plane AUS - SPI
    7h 7m
    $155–719

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane AUS - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 35m
    $135–643

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    22h 9m
    $147–296

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 37m
    $300–650

  5. Drive 921.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Springfieldcar car 921.5 mi
    15h 10m
    $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)plane plane AUS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 46m
    $212–1,065

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane AUS - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 50m
    $139–643

Austin to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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 303 7th/San Jacinto to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 22h 9m.

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