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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeSMF - SPI
    8h 39m
    $236–970

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    44h 50m
    $199–429

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SpringfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 2h

  4. Drive 1,953.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Springfieldcar1,953.4 mi
    30h 3m
    $357–515

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeSMF - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    8h 56m
    $272–843

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSMF - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    8h 16m
    $233–1,011

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeSMF - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
    9h 58m

Sacramento to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 50m.

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