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

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There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane PIT - SPI
    6h 29m
    $92–432

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    13h 41m
    $215–445

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    15h 45m
    $118–205

  4. Drive 561.3 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Springfieldcar car 561.3 mi
    9h 35m
    $103–148

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

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PIT - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 13m
    $140–648

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane PIT - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 21m
    $97–439

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    15h 45m
    $109–202

Pittsburgh to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 41m.

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