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How to get fromSpringfield to Atchisonby train, car, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Atchison by train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas CitytrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Drive from Kansas City to Atchisoncar
    8h 55m
    $55–205

  2. Drive 313.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Atchisoncar313.6 mi
    5h 28m
    $58–83

  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSPI - MCI
    2. Take the taxi from Kansas City (MCI) to Atchisontaxi
    5h 34m
    $224–647

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)planeDEC - MCI
    3. Take the taxi from Kansas City (MCI) to Atchisontaxi
    6h 8m
    $327–768

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSTL - MCI
    3. Take the taxi from Kansas City (MCI) to Atchisontaxi
    5h 19m
    $331–867

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Atchison, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Atchison. However, you can take the train to Kansas City then drive to Atchison. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Atchison in around 5h 28m.

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