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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SPI - RDU
    6h 41m
    $115–503

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    22h 30m
    $156–296

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    30h 27m
    $405–878

  4. Drive 791.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Durhamcar car 791.3 mi
    13h 55m
    $145–209

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane STL - RDU
    6h 49m
    $590–1,072

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DEC - RDU
    9h 11m
    $121–503

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PIA - RDU
    8h 59m
    $121–500

Springfield to Durham by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 674.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Durham via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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