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How to get fromBuffalo to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BUF - SPI
    6h 34m
    $138–797

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    17h 50m
    $85–175

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    15h 45m
    $90–325

  4. Drive 682.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Springfieldcar car 682.9 mi
    12h 5m
    $125–180

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane BUF - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $234–920

Buffalo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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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) twice daily. 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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