There are 6 ways to get from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LEX - SPI
4h 36m$140–780Drive 344.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield344.6 mi
7h 37m$63–91Bus
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to ChicagoGreyhound US0120
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
16h 15m$87–197Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)LEX - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 36m$199–681Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)LEX - BMI
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
6h 58m$93–553Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)LEX - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
7h 7m
Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Terminal @ Bluegrass Field and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Transit Center, Lexington Bus Stop and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
The distance between Lexington Airport (LEX) and Springfield is 306 miles. The road distance is 346.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield, including transfers.
Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lexington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 16h 15m.
Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield is 1h behind Lexington Airport (LEX). It is currently 2:28 PM in Lexington Airport (LEX) and 1:28 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Lexington Airport (LEX), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal @ Bluegrass Field to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, and Chicago in around 16h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Peoria International Airport via Sarasota/Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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 Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield is 347 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Lexington Airport (LEX) to Springfield.
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