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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DAL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 29m
    $122–614

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane DFW - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 26m
    $77–377

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    18h 25m
    $150–290

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    19h 50m
    $94–197

  5. Drive 726.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Springfieldcar car 726.1 mi
    12h 7m
    $133–192

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DFW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 17m
    $334–521

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane DFW - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 57m
    $105–405

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DFW - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    7h 43m

Dallas to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $150–290 and the journey takes 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 50m.

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