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How to get fromLake of the Ozarks to Springfieldby taxi, train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake of the Ozarks to Springfield by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake of the Ozarks to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    5h 45m
    $125–214

  2. Drive 232 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake of the Ozarks to Springfieldcar232 mi
    4h 24m
    $43–62

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake of the Ozarks to Jefferson Citytaxi
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    7h 18m
    $141–183

  4. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lake of the Ozarks to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeCOU - SPI
    5h 19m
    $105–503

  5. Drive to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lake of the Ozarks to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)car
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeSGF - SPI
    6h 8m
    $123–594

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lake of the Ozarks, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake of the Ozarks to Springfield. However, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City Station then take the train to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center.

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