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

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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)planeIAH - SPI
    6h 45m
    $117–521

  2. Bus, train via Houston Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus StationbusGreyhound US1152
    2. Take the train from Longview to SpringfieldtrainTexas Eagle
    23h 23m
    $106–332

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2211
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510
    21h 20m
    $119–232

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to LongviewbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to SpringfieldtrainTexas Eagle
    21h 25m

  5. Drive 870.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Springfieldcar870.7 mi
    15h 55m
    $159–230

  6. 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)planeHOU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 6m
    $174–861

  7. 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)planeIAH - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 15m
    $184–492

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

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeHOU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    9h 39m

Houston to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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 Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 20m.

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