There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)PHL - SGF
6h 51m$116–505Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
25h 40m$122–342Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
37h 41m$225–706Drive 1,096.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Springfield1,096.6 mi
18h 20m$201–290Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)ABE - SGF
9h 29m$142–566
Philadelphia to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield is to bus which costs $120 - $350 and takes 25h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 40m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Springfield is 1018 miles. The road distance is 1103 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 25h 40m and costs $120 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Philadelphia to Springfield, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 25h 40m.
Philadelphia to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 6:26 PM in Philadelphia and 5:26 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Springfield is 1103 miles. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Philadelphia to Springfield.
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