There are 8 ways to get from Kings Island to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Covington to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)CVG - SPI
6h 39m$128–723Drive 326.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kings Island to Springfield326.5 mi
5h 32m$60–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
12h 22m$70–437Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
12h 25m$126–498Fly Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DAY - SPI
8h 34m$207–891Fly Covington to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)CVG - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
8h 18m$194–636Fly Covington to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)CVG - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
9h 44mBus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
13h 38m$78–157
Kings Island to Springfield by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kings Island to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kings Island to Springfield is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Kings Island to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kings Island Dr Drop Off and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Government Square Area B, Cincinnati and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Kings Island and Springfield is 318 miles. The road distance is 328.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kings Island to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 22m and costs $70 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Kings Island to Springfield, including transfers.
Kings Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Kings Island to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 38m.
Kings Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Kings Island. It is currently 8:16 AM in Kings Island and 7:16 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Kings Island, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kings Island to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Kings Island Dr Drop Off, Government Square Area F, Government Square Area B, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Cincinnati, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 38m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Covington to Peoria International Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kings Island to Springfield is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Kings Island to Springfield.
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