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How to get fromManhattan to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Manhattan to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LGA - SPI
    6h 39m
    $127–624

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane JFK - SPI
    6h 41m
    $108–445

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    24h 45m
    $182–275

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    24h 57m
    $603–1,017

  5. Drive  909.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Springfieldcar car 909.4 mi
    15h 58m
    $166–240

  6. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane EWR - SPI
    6h 55m
    $129–552

  7. Fly Westchester County Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane HPN - SPI
    10h 42m
    $175–833

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 29m
    $196–535

  9. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 38m
    $368–1,053

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    25h 38m
    $235–356

Manhattan to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago in around 24h 45m.

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