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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)plane plane MSN - SGF
    5h 59m
    $103–512

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

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    6h 2m
    $86–360

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 56m
    $92–401

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    15h
    $99–454

  5. Drive 550 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Springfieldcar car 550 mi
    10h 19m
    $101–145

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MKE - SGF
    7h 20m
    $132–623

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 27m
    $92–251

Madison to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 2 hours. 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 27m.

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