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How to get fromNew Jersey to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeEWR - SPI
    7h 14m
    $111–502

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    24h 5m
    $139–248

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    25h 43m
    $180–1,184

  4. Drive 894.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Springfieldcar894.6 mi
    15h 25m
    $164–236

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planePHL - SPI
    7h 8m
    $128–813

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeEWR - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 33m
    $153–543

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePHL - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 58m
    $205–744

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeJFK - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 22m
    $147–687

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    24h 55m
    $132–337

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    31h 53m
    $203–833

New Jersey to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago in around 24h 5m.

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