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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane PHX - SPI
    6h 54m
    $144–567

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane PHX - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 26m
    $134–536

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    33h 10m
    $246–459

  4. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    36h 7m
    $539–1,094

  5. Drive 1,499.2 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Springfieldcar car 1,499.2 mi
    26h 41m
    $274–396

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 16m
    $203–358

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane PHX - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 50m
    $140–578

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $671–1,429

Phoenix to Springfield by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration33h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,316.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 33h 10m.

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