There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Cooperstown by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane SPI - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
9h 34m$270–1,364Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Utica Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
23h 55m$160–327Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
20h 26m$257–567Drive 899.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Cooperstowncar 899.5 mi
16h 40m$165–238Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DEC - SYR
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
12h 5m$293–1,035Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Albany County Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane SPI - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
10h 25m$233–1,096Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DEC - ALB
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
10h 44m$266–867
Springfield to Cooperstown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Cooperstown is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Cooperstown is to fly and train and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $270 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Cooperstown. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Cooperstown via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station and Utica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and Cooperstown is 862 miles. The road distance is 904.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cooperstown without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 26m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Springfield to Cooperstown, including transfers.
Springfield to Cooperstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Cooperstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cooperstown is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 11:09 AM in Springfield and 12:09 PM in Cooperstown.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Cooperstown is 905 miles. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Springfield to Cooperstown.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cooperstown, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Cooperstown via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Utica in around 23h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Decatur Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $16–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $16–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $16–28
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–35
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Utica to Cooperstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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