There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Connecticut by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)SPI - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
6h 5m$96–411Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport
26h 27m$130–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York City Chinatown
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport
27h 57m$163–301Drive 959.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Bridgeport959.5 mi
16h 53m$176–253Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)SPI - BDL
5h 31m$115–571Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)SPI - HPN
7h 14m$128–574Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)STL - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
7h 22m$203–531Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
30h 30m$111–217
Springfield to Connecticut by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Connecticut is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 30h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Connecticut is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Bridgeport via Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.
The distance between Springfield and Connecticut is 879 miles. The road distance is 965.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Connecticut without a car is to train which takes 26h 27m and costs $130 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Springfield to Connecticut, including transfers.
Springfield to Connecticut bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Connecticut is to train which takes 26h 27m and costs $130 - $400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 5h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 30h 30m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Connecticut, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Bridgeport via Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 26h 27m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) once daily.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Westchester County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–16
- Peak
- $19–22
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 Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $80–230
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $120–280
- Business - advance purchase
- $160–650
- Business Class
- $250–650
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
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $110–180
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Connecticut bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Connecticut is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:58 AM in Springfield and 2:58 AM in Connecticut.
Springfield to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Connecticut is 965 miles. It takes approximately 16h 53m to drive from Springfield to Connecticut.
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