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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    10h 19m
    $81–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    12h 35m
    $65–136

  3. Drive 493.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Clevelandcar car 493.1 mi
    8h 50m
    $90–130

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SPI - CLE
    6h 56m
    $92–490

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    15h 59m
    $88–228

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DEC - CLE
    6h 2m
    $195–611

  7. 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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    5h 37m
    $191–469

Springfield to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Cleveland Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 35m.

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