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

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

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Akron

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Akron (CAK)plane plane SPI - CAK
    6h 2m
    $74–377

  2. Train, bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus bus
    15h 23m
    $63–206

  3. Train, bus

    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 RKP Transit Ctrbus bus 61
    12h 42m
    $88–238

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    15h 10m
    $105–206

  5. Drive 495.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Akroncar car 495.6 mi
    8h 33m
    $91–131

  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 W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus bus
    8h 57m
    $99–492

  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
    8h 46m
    $177–498

  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 W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus bus
    7h 38m
    $203–472

Springfield to Akron by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Akron (CAK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Akron Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 10m.

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