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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeYOW - SPI
    9h 5m
    $117–620

  2. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    19h 57m
    $143–407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ann Arborbus
    3. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicagobus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    25h
    $152–325

  4. Drive 919.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Springfieldcar919.8 mi
    16h 25m
    $211–305

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeYOW - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    9h 49m
    $188–543

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeYOW - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    10h 36m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    24h 58m
    $170–454

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    26h 14m
    $162–317

Ottawa to Springfield by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Springfield, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Springfield via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 57m.

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