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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CLT - SPI
    6h 9m
    $81–389

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    18h 15m
    $104–183

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    33h 17m
    $227–522

  4. Drive 710.6 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Springfieldcar car 710.6 mi
    15h 23m
    $130–188

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CLT - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 51m
    $243–465

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane CLT - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    7h 9m

  7. Bus via Norcross

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Norcrossbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    19h 55m
    $133–258

Charlotte to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 15m.

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