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How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planePHX - SPI
    5h 54m
    $215–931

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    34h 15m
    $126–305

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    37h 12m

  4. Drive 1,494.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Springfieldcar1,494.5 mi
    26h 27m
    $273–394

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planePHX - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    6h 36m
    $249–774

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePHX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    6h 11m
    $225–519

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planePHX - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    8h 12m

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain
    7h 56m
    $189–533

  9. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to MaricopabusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa to SpringfieldtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 3h

Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Springfield by tram and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration34h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 34h 15m.

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