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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planePDX - SPI
    9h 31m
    $247–1,120

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    10h 16m
    $120–558

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2d 1h
    $315–722

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    2d 10h
    $265–575

  5. Drive 2,016.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Springfieldcar2,016.7 mi
    31h 55m
    $368–532

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planePDX - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    9h 7m
    $273–893

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planePDX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 31m
    $244–1,161

  8. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planePDX - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    10h 18m

  9. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planePDX - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
    11h 30m
    $171–777

Portland to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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