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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)plane plane CVG - SPI
    5h 40m
    $100–568

  2. Drive 312 mi

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    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Springfieldcar car 312 mi
    5h 19m
    $57–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 4m
    $66–164

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    12h 24m
    $75–228

  5. Fly Covington to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CVG - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $196–692

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

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DAY - SPI
    9h 31m
    $134–616

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 9m
    $60–172

Cincinnati to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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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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