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

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane IAH - SPI
    6h 46m
    $97–441

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    21h 25m
    $247–499

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    24h 30m
    $183–334

  4. Drive 870.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Springfieldcar car 870.8 mi
    15h 57m
    $159–230

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane HOU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 47m
    $229–1,264

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

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAH - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 19m
    $151–767

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane HOU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 31m
    $145–692

Houston to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Dallas Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 30m.

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