There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Springfield Station by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)PHL - SPI
6h 9m$128–630Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
23h 27m$102–226Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
24h 46m$156–959Drive 844.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Springfield Station844.2 mi
14h 14m$155–223Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)PHL - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield Station
6h 57m$191–576Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)PHL - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
7h 17m$189–520Bus via Auburn Gresham
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
25h 12m$164–301Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
30h 40m$180–517
Philadelphia to Springfield Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield Station is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 23h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Springfield via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 46m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Springfield Station is 781 miles. The road distance is 849.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield Station without a car is to bus which takes 23h 27m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 23h 27m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $150 - $1,000 and takes 24h 46m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways 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 Station via St Louis Bus Station and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 23h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–440
- 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
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $95–160
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield Station is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 12:28 AM in Philadelphia and 11:28 PM in Springfield Station.
Philadelphia to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Springfield Station is 849 miles. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Philadelphia to Springfield Station.
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