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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RDU - SPI
    7h 23m
    $104–462

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    21h 59m
    $144–273

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    30h 2m
    $403–837

  4. Drive 791.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Springfieldcar car 791.9 mi
    13h 51m
    $145–209

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane GSO - SPI
    7h 36m
    $161–642

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 41m
    $168–824

Durham to Springfield by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration21h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 674.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 59m.

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