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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SEA - SPI
    8h 5m
    $140–573

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2d 1h
    $231–870

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2d 1h
    $342–761

  4. Drive 2,045.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Springfieldcar car 2,045.3 mi
    33h 38m
    $374–540

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SEA - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    10h 12m
    $236–696

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SEA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 59m
    $205–909

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SEA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    11h 26m

Seattle to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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