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

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORF - SPI
    7h 12m
    $129–497

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    28h
    $362–785

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    31h 44m
    $182–363

  4. Drive 904.4 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Springfieldcar car 904.4 mi
    15h 48m
    $165–239

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 28m
    $135–508

Norfolk to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Springfield via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 28h.

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