There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Asheville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)SPI - AVL
5h 56m$85–388Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)BMI - AVL
8h 54m$76–385Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NC
21h 34m$129–248Drive 587.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Asheville587.4 mi
13h 21m$108–155Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)DEC - AVL
8h 26m$183–509Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)ORD - AVL
8h 34m$81–604Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NC
21h 35m$126–290
Springfield to Asheville by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Asheville is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Asheville is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Asheville. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Asheville, NC via Atlanta Bus Station and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
The distance between Springfield and Asheville is 515 miles. The road distance is 590.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Asheville without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 21h 34m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Springfield to Asheville, including transfers.
Springfield to Asheville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Asheville is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 21h 34m.
Springfield to Asheville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Asheville is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:25 PM in Springfield and 2:25 PM in Asheville.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Asheville, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Asheville, NC via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta Downtown, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 21h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Asheville Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Asheville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Asheville Regional Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Asheville Regional Airport via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $70–120
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 404-591-2750
- info@southeasternstages.com
- Website
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Asheville is 591 miles. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Springfield to Asheville.
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