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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RDU - SPI
    6h 36m
    $116–570

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane RDU - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 7m
    $108–484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    24h 43m
    $156–306

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    28h 23m
    $411–814

  5. Drive 815.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Springfieldcar car 815.8 mi
    14h 17m
    $149–215

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane RDU - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $202–592

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 58m
    $156–720

Raleigh to Springfield by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 43m.

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