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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planePHL - SPI
    6h 47m
    $133–633

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    23h 15m
    $104–226

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    24h 46m
    $156–949

  4. Drive 844.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Springfieldcar844.1 mi
    14h 13m
    $154–223

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planePHL - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    8h 24m
    $193–568

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePHL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    7h 17m
    $195–525

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    25h 10m
    $164–296

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    30h 40m
    $180–540

Philadelphia to Springfield by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration23h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 15m.

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