There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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)plane BUF - SPI
6h 57m$86–429Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
15h 45m$177–552Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
16h 45m$111–184Drive 682.4 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Springfieldcar 682.4 mi
12h 8m$125–180Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane BUF - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
8h 20m$91–428
Buffalo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Springfield is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $85 - $430.
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 16h 45m.
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 686.4 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $170 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 6h 57m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 15h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 16h 45m.
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) 5 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 1:19 PM in Buffalo and 12:19 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 686 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Buffalo to Springfield.
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