There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)BUF - SPI
5h 45m$156–819Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
17h 25m$91–199Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
15h 45m$116–602Drive 682.8 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Springfield682.8 mi
12h$125–180Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)BUF - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
7h 19m$212–692
Buffalo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Springfield is to bus which costs $90 - $200 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Springfield via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Buffalo and Springfield is 626 miles. The road distance is 686.8 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $110 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Buffalo to Springfield, including transfers.
Buffalo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 15h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Springfield via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 45m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 3:25 PM in Buffalo and 2:25 PM in Springfield.
Buffalo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Springfield is 687 miles. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Buffalo to Springfield.
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