What is the cheapest way to get from Olathe to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Olathe to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olathe to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Olathe to Springfield is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $270 - $850.

How far is it from Olathe to Springfield?

The distance between Olathe and Springfield is 370 miles. The road distance is 326.6 miles.

How do I travel from Olathe to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Olathe to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $140 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Olathe to Springfield?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Olathe to Springfield, including transfers.

Train or bus from Olathe to Springfield?

The best way to get from Olathe to Springfield is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 8h 30m.

Can I drive from Olathe to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Olathe to Springfield is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Olathe to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

Olathe to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Olathe to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 12m
$144–225
Drive 324.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Olathe to Springfield324.7 mi
5h 49m
$60–86
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to SpringfieldLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 30m
$151–298
Taxi, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas City (MCI)
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)MCI - SPI
4h 58m
$276–846
Taxi, fly to Decatur Airport
1. Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas City (MCI)
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)MCI - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
7h 49m
$337–789
Taxi, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas City (MCI)
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MCI - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
5h 5m
$353–882

Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

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4h 39mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.7 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Olathe, KS, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Olathe to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $60–190 and the journey takes 8h 3m.

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