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How to get fromSpringfield to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SPI - CHO
    5h 24m
    $119–467

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    22h 5m
    $161–258

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    24h 54m
    $542–857

  4. Drive  743.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Charlottesvillecar car 743.3 mi
    13h 4m
    $136–196

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane SPI - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    $224–597

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane DEC - CHO
    9h 14m
    $120–466

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    7h 33m
    $187–515

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane STL - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 34m
    $243–607

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    26h 19m
    $476–752

Springfield to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Charlottesville Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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