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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RDU - SPI
    6h 29m
    $114–569

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    23h 2m
    $121–291

  3. 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 32m
    $206–1,188

  4. Drive 816.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Springfieldcar car 816.2 mi
    14h 6m
    $149–216

  5. 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 57m
    $195–582

  6. 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
    7h 18m
    $271–520

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane RDU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 54m

Raleigh to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 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, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 2m.

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