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How to get fromBlue Springs to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Blue Springs to Springfield by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lee'S Summit Amtrak to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    7h 43m
    $94–200
  2. Drive 289.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blue Springs to Springfieldcar289.7 mi
    5h 9m
    $53–77
  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeMCI - SPI
    6h 59m
    $180–733
  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeMCI - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    10h 9m
    $246–666
  5. Line 28 bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On Blue Ridge Blvd At 43Rd Terr Northbound to East Village - Bay Hbus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeMCI - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 25m
    $257–774

Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Blue Springs, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lee'S Summit Amtrak to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 7h 27m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.

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