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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Ark Encounter by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington, taxi

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)planeSPI - CVG
    2. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    4h 50m
    $189–767

  2. Drive 339.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Ark Encountercar339.9 mi
    6h 2m
    $62–90

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi
    9h 11m
    $158–313

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
    4. Take the taxi from Cincinnati to Ark Encountertaxi
    13h 12m
    $166–337

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

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeSPI - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Ark Encountertaxi
    7h 51m
    $264–987

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

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Covington (CVG)planeDEC - CVG
    3. Take the taxi from Covington (CVG) to Ark Encountertaxi
    6h 8m
    $292–888

  7. Bus, taxi

    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 to Cincinnatibus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    10h 14m
    $132–266

  8. Bus, taxi 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 Union Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the taxi from Empire at Empire Connector to Ark Encountertaxi
    10h 50m
    $141–263

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest 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 taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then take the taxi to Ark Encounter. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington/Normal, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, take the bus to Cincinnati, then take the taxi to Ark Encounter.

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