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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ontario to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeONT - SPI
    8h 18m
    $225–910

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    43h 11m
    $150–359

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Galesburg Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SpringfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    43h 28m

  4. Drive 1,828.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Springfieldcar1,828.4 mi
    30h 4m
    $334–482

  5. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeSNA - SPI
    7h 7m
    $304–947

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeONT - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 30m
    $232–983

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeONT - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    8h 42m

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain
    8h 26m
    $192–790

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to SpringfieldtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $200–700

Ontario to Springfield by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration43h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ D Street to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 11m.

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