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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 8 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 42m
    $89–429

  2. 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
    23h 34m
    $133–313

  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
    $344–746

  4. Drive 816.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Springfieldcar car 816.2 mi
    14h 16m
    $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 55m
    $185–552

  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 8m
    $139–715

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

    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 28m
    $92–443

  8. 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 23m
    $91–438

Raleigh to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 34m.

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