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How to get fromLexington to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, car, taxi or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeLEX - SPI
    7h 55m
    $146–819

  2. Drive 352.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Springfieldcar352.2 mi
    7h 48m
    $65–93

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    14h 6m
    $99–211

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    14h 46m
    $136–519

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeLEX - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    7h 34m
    $202–692

  6. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeLEX - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
    10h 10m
    $95–576

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to ChicagobusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    16h 20m
    $86–176

Lexington to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 4 times a day. 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 20m.

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