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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)planeSNA - SPI
    6h 50m
    $313–1,034

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    44h 55m
    $164–316

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 1,876.4 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Springfieldcar1,876.4 mi
    30h 55m
    $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)planeLAX - SPI
    8h 29m
    $168–673

  6. 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)planeLAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 57m
    $255–564

  7. 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)planeLGB - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    10h 9m
    $202–909

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to SpringfieldtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $212–702

Long Beach to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. 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 44h 55m.

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