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How to get fromSpringfield to Akronby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Akron by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Cleveland

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus 61
    12h 39m
    $150–325

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Akron

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Akron (CAK)plane plane SPI - CAK
    8h 19m
    $79–417

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    13h 3m
    $86–228

  4. Drive 495.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Akroncar car 495.6 mi
    8h 37m
    $91–131

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    14h 30m
    $79–178

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SPI - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    6h 52m
    $163–932

  7. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Akron

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Akron (CAK)plane plane DEC - CAK
    6h 27m
    $157–408

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 9m
    $160–827

Springfield to Akron by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Akron (CAK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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