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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSPI - CLE
    5h 33m
    $97–480

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    12h 35m
    $67–187

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland AmtraktrainFloridian / ...
    10h 19m
    $97–419

  4. Drive 493.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Clevelandcar493.1 mi
    8h 47m
    $90–130

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeDEC - CLE
    4h 54m
    $195–591

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSTL - CLE
    5h 37m
    $194–530

  7. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    13h 45m
    $119–218

Springfield to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 19m.

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