There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)LEX - SPI
7h 34m$146–819Drive 352.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington to Springfield352.2 mi
7h 48m$65–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
14h 6m$94–186Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- 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
14h 46m$126–239Fly 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
7h 34m$197–692Bus
- Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to ChicagoGreyhound US0120
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
16h 10m$81–191
Lexington to Springfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Springfield is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to Springfield is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Tates Creek @ Gainesway and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Transit Center, Lexington Bus Stop and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
The distance between Lexington and Springfield is 321 miles. The road distance is 354.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 6m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Lexington to Springfield, including transfers.
Lexington to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lexington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Lexington to Springfield is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 16h 10m.
Lexington to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 5:31 AM in Lexington and 4:31 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Lexington, KY, 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 Tates Creek @ Gainesway to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, and Chicago in around 16h 10m.
- 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
- $130–800
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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.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
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Springfield is 354 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Lexington to Springfield.
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