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

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

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeMSN - SGF
    5h 42m
    $103–572

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    5h 56m
    $85–358

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    14h 56m
    $91–309

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    15h
    $100–364

  5. Drive 549.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Springfieldcar549.5 mi
    10h 17m
    $101–145

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeMKE - SGF
    6h 58m
    $126–623

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    16h 17m
    $91–264

Madison to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Springfield CU Transit Center via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 17m.

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