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

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

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  1. Fly Covington to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeCVG - SPI
    5h 32m
    $126–718

  2. Drive 312 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Springfieldcar312 mi
    5h 17m
    $57–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    10h 4m
    $68–153

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    12h 24m
    $80–228

  5. Fly Covington to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeCVG - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    7h 10m
    $186–622

  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeDAY - SPI
    9h 25m
    $175–869

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    10h 9m
    $67–184

Cincinnati to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 9m.

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