Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Springfield

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Cleveland to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CLE - SPI
    5h 23m
    $86–460

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    12h 40m
    $67–137

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 41m
    $288–448

  4. Drive  493.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Springfieldcar car 493.7 mi
    8h 49m
    $91–131

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CLE - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 35m
    $92–458

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CLE - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 23m
    $546–990

  7. Bus to Akron, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CAK - SPI
    8h 30m
    $77–411

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    13h
    $162–252

Cleveland to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cleveland to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 440.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There