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How to get fromOhio State University to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, car, taxi or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Ohio State University to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeCMH - SPI
    5h 22m
    $110–575

  2. Bus, train via E Livingston Ave & Macon Aly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to ChicagobusColumbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    13h 25m
    $59–423

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    13h 11m
    $74–418

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    13h 26m
    $91–568

  5. Drive 379.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ohio State University to Springfieldcar379.2 mi
    6h 17m
    $70–100

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeCMH - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    6h 13m
    $176–518

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeCMH - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    6h 27m
    $277–616

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to ChicagobusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    13h 32m
    $77–178

Ohio State University to Springfield by foot, bus, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ohio State University to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave, S 3Rd St & E Town St, Columbus, and Chicago in around 13h 32m.

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