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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Downingtown by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSPI - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
    6h 41m
    $107–452

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain
    22h 35m
    $144–261

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
    25h 22m
    $189–1,018

  4. Drive 807.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Downingtowncar807.3 mi
    13h 56m
    $148–213

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)planeSPI - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain
    7h 56m
    $107–425

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSTL - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
    7h 55m
    $204–542

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0421
    28h 53m
    $128–246

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
    31h 48m
    $209–582

Springfield to Downingtown by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Downingtown Amtrak via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 25h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia, 2nd St & Green St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 28h 53m.

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