What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Springfield is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $100 - $600.

How far is it from Lexington to Springfield?

The distance between Lexington and Springfield is 405 miles. The road distance is 354.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Springfield?

It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Lexington to Springfield, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 11:42 AM in Lexington and 10:42 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Lexington to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Springfield is 354 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Lexington to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 96+ hotels available in Springfield.

Lexington to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Springfield by car, bus, plane, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
11h 49m
$66–127
Drive 352.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Springfieldcar 352.2 mi
7h 50m
$65–93
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LEX - SPI
7h 24m
$101–569
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
4. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
12h 20m
$79–163
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane LEX - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
8h 15m
$197–692

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

35Weekly Planes

6h 31mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lexington to Springfield.

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Distance: 402.8 mi
Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day.

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