There are 8 ways to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)CVG - SPI
3h 54m$128–699Drive 310.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield310.8 mi
5h 22m$57–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
12h 5m$68–160Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, IN
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
15h 35m$80–226Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)CVG - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
5h 31m$188–614Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)CVG - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
6h 57mBus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
13h 11m$78–150Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to ChicagoGreyhound US0120
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
14h 30m$82–212
Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from CVG Airport Terminal and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Vine St & 9Th St, Cincinnati and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Covington Airport (CVG) and Springfield is 279 miles. The road distance is 312.6 miles.
The best way to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 5m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield, including transfers.
Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 11m.
Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Covington Airport (CVG). It is currently 1:36 AM in Covington Airport (CVG) and 12:36 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Covington Airport (CVG), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CVG Airport Terminal to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 5th at Elm, Vine St & 9Th St, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Cincinnati, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 11m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Sarasota/Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Covington Airport (CVG) to Springfield.
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