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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 12m
    $150–573

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2d
    $354–669

  3. 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
    $755–1,572

  4. Drive 2,034.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Springfieldcar car 2,034.9 mi
    33h 34m
    $372–537

  5. 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
    9h 8m
    $229–484

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SEA - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 12m
    $156–584

  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 19m
    $150–592

Seattle to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,719.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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