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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane PHL - SPI
    5h 59m
    $117–571

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    23h 35m
    $175–258

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    24h 55m
    $543–1,446

  4. Drive  844.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Springfieldcar car 844.1 mi
    14h 25m
    $154–223

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 7m
    $176–842

  6. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    25h 5m
    $173–262

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    31h 5m
    $680–1,049

Philadelphia to Springfield by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 35m.

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