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How to get fromDayton to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, car, taxi or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeDAY - SPI
    6h 15m
    $136–819

  2. Bus, train via Chicago #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagobusColumbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    12h 19m
    $55–172

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    10h 53m
    $79–145

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    13h 9m
    $91–175

  5. Drive 315.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Springfieldcar315.3 mi
    5h 19m
    $58–84

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeDAY - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    6h 22m
    $197–692

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    11h 50m
    $64–128

Dayton to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 50m.

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