What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Austin?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Austin is to bus via Dallas which costs $110 - $330 and takes 24h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Austin?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Austin. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at 115 7th/Colorado via St Louis Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Austin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Austin. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 27m.

How far is it from Springfield to Austin?

The distance between Springfield and Austin is 823 miles. The road distance is 926.4 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Austin without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 22h 15m and costs $180 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Austin?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Springfield to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Austin bus from?

Springfield to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Austin train from?

Springfield to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Austin?

The best way to get from Springfield to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 22h 15m, you could also train, which costs $90 - $300 and takes 25h 27m.

Where does the Springfield to Austin bus arrive?

Springfield to Austin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Springfield to Austin train arrive?

Springfield to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Austin is 926 miles. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Springfield to Austin.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Austin?

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Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1458+ hotels available in Austin.

Springfield to Austin - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)SPI - AUS
6h 30m
$124–619
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Springfield to AustinTexas Eagle
25h 27m
$90–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Tornado Bus Co - AustinChicago
22h 15m
$184–358
Drive 921 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Austin921 mi
15h 2m
$169–243
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)STL - AUS
6h 31m
$211–459
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)PIA - AUS
8h 22m
Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)BMI - AUS
9h 9m
$104–575
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
24h 41m
$117–328

Springfield to Austin by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 817.9 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Republic Square Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, Tornado Bus Co - Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 22h 15m.

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