There are 6 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Springfield by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train
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Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)BUF - SPI
6h 9m$160–897Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
19h 27m$92–202Train
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
16h 14m$120–605Drive 690.4 mi
- Drive from Niagara Falls to Springfield690.4 mi
11h 31m$126–182Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)BUF - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
7h 43m$216–770Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Toronto
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)YYZ - SPI
9h 29m$135–564
Niagara Falls to Springfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niagara Falls to Springfield is to bus which costs $90 - $210 and takes 19h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara Falls to Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Niagara Falls to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Pine Avenue Main Street West Nearsi and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara Falls station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
The distance between Niagara Falls and Springfield is 645 miles. The road distance is 694.5 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 16h 14m and costs $120 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Niagara Falls to Springfield, including transfers.
Niagara Falls to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Niagara Falls to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Niagara Falls to Springfield is to train which takes 16h 14m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 19h 27m.
What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Springfield via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Avenue Main Street West Nearsi to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Ellicott Street MTC Static, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 27m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Canadian Border to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–75
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $12–75
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $12–55
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $13–24
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $6–85
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Niagara Falls to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Niagara Falls. It is currently 7:15 AM in Niagara Falls and 6:15 AM in Springfield.
Niagara Falls to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niagara Falls to Springfield is 694 miles. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Niagara Falls to Springfield.
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