What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Springfield is to bus via St. Louis which costs $90 - $210 and takes 21h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

How far is it from Boulder to Springfield?

The distance between Boulder and Springfield is 848 miles. The road distance is 873.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Springfield?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Boulder to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Springfield bus from?

Boulder to Springfield bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Springfield bus arrive?

Boulder to Springfield bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h ahead of Boulder. It is currently 1:34 AM in Boulder and 2:34 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Boulder to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Springfield is 874 miles. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Boulder to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Boulder to Springfield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DEN - SPI
7h 21m
$160–723
Bus via St. Louis
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
21h 10m
$94–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
20h 39m
Drive 868.8 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Springfield868.8 mi
15h 19m
$159–229
Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DEN - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
7h 44m
$166–499
Bus, fly to Peoria International Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)DEN - PIA
3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
7h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union StationFf1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver to Peoria
3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
22h 10m

Denver (DEN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 843.1 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Union Station, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 10m.

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