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

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DEN - SPI
    6h 27m
    $109–467

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DEN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    7h 14m
    $104–431

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    18h 54m
    $267–568

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    19h 15m
    $162–295

  5. Drive 846.2 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Springfieldcar car 846.2 mi
    15h 9m
    $155–224

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DEN - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 5m
    $178–873

Denver to Springfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 15m.

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