There are 10 ways to get from Queens to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane JFK - SPI
6h 13m$103–416Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
25h 30m$360–780Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
26h 42m$161–287Drive 915.3 mi
- Drive from Queens to Springfieldcar 915.3 mi
16h 9m$167–242Fly Laguardia Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane LGA - SPI
6h 57m$119–527Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane EWR - SPI
6h 55m$119–454Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane LGA - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 51m$208–978Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane JFK - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 24m$182–777Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane EWR - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 51m$198–805Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
27h 22m$183–358
Queens to Springfield by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Springfield is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 26h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via New York Midtown and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Queens to Springfield. However, there are services departing from 104 St and arriving at Springfield via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Queens and Springfield is 851 miles. The road distance is 920.6 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 25h 30m and costs $360 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Queens to Springfield, including transfers.
Queens to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Queens to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Queens to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 25h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 26h 42m.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 104 St to Springfield via 14 St, 8 Av/W 14 St, 8 Av/W 31 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Columbus, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Pittsburgh, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Columbus, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Queens to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield is 1h behind Queens. It is currently 12:22 PM in Queens and 11:22 AM in Springfield.
Queens to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Springfield is 921 miles. It takes approximately 16h 9m to drive from Queens to Springfield.
There are 61+ hotels available in Springfield.






