There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Cornell University by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Rochester, bus
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Rochester (ROC)SPI - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
8h 44m$124–627Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
21h 47m$115–265Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
19h 33m$137–328Drive 809.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Cornell University809.2 mi
14h 44m$148–214Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)SPI - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
7h 32m$144–722Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)DEC - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
9h 51m$247–843Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)SPI - AVP
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca
8h 56m$146–527Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca246
30h 10m$147–336
Springfield to Cornell University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Cornell University is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Cornell University is to fly and bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Statler Hall via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo and Ithaca Commons - Green St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.
The distance between Springfield and Cornell University is 763 miles. The road distance is 813.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Cornell University without a car is to train and bus via Chicago which takes 19h 33m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Springfield to Cornell University, including transfers.
Springfield to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cornell University is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:28 PM in Springfield and 2:28 PM in Cornell University.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Cornell University is 814 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Springfield to Cornell University.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Cornell University via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, Buffalo, Ithaca Commons - Green St, and Statler Hall in around 21h 47m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- 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
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- 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
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–65
- Flexible
- $45–65
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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