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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BDL - SPI
    6h 59m
    $106–490

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    25h 20m
    $159–712

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 36m
    $156–294

  4. Drive 1,013.2 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Springfieldcar car 1,013.2 mi
    18h 3m
    $185–268

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane BDL - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    $197–603

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane BDL - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    10h 10m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    29h 10m
    $121–333

Hartford to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfield via Springfield and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 20m.

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