What is the cheapest way to get from Louisville to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louisville to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Springfield is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 59m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Louisville to Springfield?

The distance between Louisville and Springfield is 385 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.

How do I travel from Louisville to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Louisville to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 28m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Springfield?

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Louisville to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Springfield bus from?

Louisville to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Louisville to Springfield?

The best way to get from Louisville to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Louisville to Springfield bus arrive?

Louisville to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Evansville, IN station.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 6:30 AM in Louisville and 5:30 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Louisville to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Springfield is 275 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Louisville to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 52+ hotels available in Springfield.

Louisville to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Louisville to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
9h 28m
$86–151
Drive 273.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Springfieldcar 273.7 mi
6h 21m
$50–73
Bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
12h 15m
$103–239
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane SDF - SPI
6h 41m
$81–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
9h 35m
$76–121
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane SDF - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
5h 59m
$177–553

Louisville to Springfield by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 28mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Louisville to Springfield.

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Distance: 382.7 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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