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How to get fromSpringfield to Ark Encounterby train, bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Ark Encounter by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    $156–266

  2. Drive 339.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Ark Encountercar car 339.9 mi
    6h 6m
    $62–90

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    13h 13m
    $161–326

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SPI - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $194–767

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    13h 23m
    $136–207

  6. Train, bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    14h 26m
    $150–270

  7. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Covington, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DEC - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $297–888

  8. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SPI - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ark Encountertaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    $199–527

  9. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SPI - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Ark Encountercar car
    7h 25m
    $105–522

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Ark Encounter, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Ark Encounter. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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