There are 4 ways to get from Murphysboro to Springfield by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 44m$57–128Drive 153.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Murphysboro to Springfieldcar 153.2 mi
3h 33m$28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 30m$75–152Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 51m$43–89
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 201 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.
The best way to get from Murphysboro to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 96+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Murphysboro, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Murphysboro to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Carbondale Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 51m.
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
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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