There are 3 ways to get from Murphysboro to Springfield by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
4h 31m$43–113Drive 153.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murphysboro to Springfieldcar 153.2 mi
3h 33m$28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 49m$56–108
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murphysboro to Springfield is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Murphysboro to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Murphysboro and Springfield is 202 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.
The best way to get from Murphysboro to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Murphysboro to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Murphysboro to Springfield is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Murphysboro to Springfield.
There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Murphysboro, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center once daily. Tickets cost $24–90 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $24–90
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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