There are 8 ways to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DAY - SPI
3h 57m$133–763Bus, train via Chicago
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
13h 18m$57–174Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
12h 42m$67–154Drive 313.7 mi
- Drive from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield313.7 mi
5h 14m$58–83Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DAY - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 36m$194–669Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)DAY - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
6h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 49m$65–130Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
14h 24m$62–174
Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Dayton International Airport and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B., Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Dayton Airport (DAY) and Springfield is 295 miles. The road distance is 315.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 42m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield, including transfers.
Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 12h 49m.
Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Dayton Airport (DAY). It is currently 10:47 AM in Dayton Airport (DAY) and 9:47 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Dayton Airport (DAY), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dayton International Airport to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Wright Stop Plaza - N.B., Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Dayton to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Dayton to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Dayton to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Dayton to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–90
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Dayton Airport (DAY) to Springfield.
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