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How to get fromSpringfield to Bostonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SPI - BOS
    5h 18m
    $104–467

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    26h 16m
    $367–820

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    29h 50m
    $212–357

  4. Drive 1,110.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Bostoncar car 1,110.8 mi
    19h 55m
    $203–293

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane STL - BOS
    6h 6m
    $393–915

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DEC - BOS
    6h 47m
    $110–477

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    33h 5m
    $225–472

Springfield to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 988.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 16m.

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