There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)SPI - CLE
4h 59m$95–510Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Cleveland Bus StationFlixBus 2516
12h 10m$75–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to ClevelandFloridian / ...
10h 19m$96–237Drive 493.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Cleveland493.1 mi
8h 47m$90–130Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)DEC - CLE
5h 14m$198–621Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)STL - CLE
5h 37m$192–530Bus via Dayton
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
13h 45m$119–212
Springfield to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Cleveland is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Cleveland via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Springfield and Cleveland is 443 miles. The road distance is 496 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs $95 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Springfield to Cleveland, including transfers.
Springfield to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $240 and takes 10h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Cleveland via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 19m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 2:42 AM in Springfield and 3:42 AM in Cleveland.
Springfield to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Cleveland is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Springfield to Cleveland.
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