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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
    6h 14m
    $107–500

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    20h 25m
    $146–275

  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 47m
    $300–678

  4. Drive 844.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Springfieldcar car 844.1 mi
    14h 26m
    $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 12m
    $253–616

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 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
    $151–257

  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 / ...
    30h 40m
    $344–763

Philadelphia to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 20h 25m.

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