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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 6 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)plane plane LEX - SPI
    7h 54m
    $116–619

  2. Drive 352.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Springfieldcar car 352.2 mi
    7h 50m
    $65–93

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    14h 6m
    $89–201

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    14h 46m
    $129–531

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane LEX - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    8h 48m
    $192–602

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0120
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    16h 20m
    $81–166

Lexington to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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. 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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