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

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

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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)planeSPI - CAK
    5h 30m
    $89–447

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus61
    12h 42m
    $98–239

  3. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
    4. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohiobus
    14h 2m
    $94–213

  4. Drive 495.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Akroncar495.6 mi
    8h 28m
    $91–131

  5. 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)planeSPI - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus
    6h 34m
    $94–482

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSTL - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus
    7h 38m
    $196–532

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    15h 10m
    $91–205

Springfield to Akron by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Metro Transit Center Akron Ohio via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, Indianapolis, IN, and Greyhound Station Cincinnati in around 14h 2m.

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