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How to get fromLong Beach to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Long Beach to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SNA - SPI
    6h 59m
    $283–884

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    45h 15m
    $153–394

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    45h 27m

  4. Drive 1,876.5 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Springfieldcar car 1,876.5 mi
    31h 4m
    $343–495

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LAX - SPI
    9h 54m
    $158–623

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 59m
    $212–959

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 7m
    $235–814

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $312–1,702

Long Beach to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 15m.

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