There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ROA - SPI
6h 49m$113–571Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
cheapest- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ROA - BMI
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
8h 45m$78–388Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521
17h 20m$104–216Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
28h 31m$186–806Drive 674.9 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Springfield674.9 mi
11h 53m$124–178Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ROA - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
7h 44m$179–514
Roanoke to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Springfield is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Springfield via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 31m.
The distance between Roanoke and Springfield is 566 miles. The road distance is 678.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Roanoke to Springfield, including transfers.
Roanoke to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 17h 20m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $850 and takes 28h 31m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Nashville Bus Station in around 17h 20m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via New York La Guardia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- 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
- $30–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $45–95
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Roanoke. It is currently 5:10 AM in Roanoke and 4:10 AM in Springfield.
Roanoke to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Springfield is 679 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Roanoke to Springfield.
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