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How to get fromSpringfield to Houstonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeSPI - IAH
    6h 22m
    $101–431

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Marshall Amtrak StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Amtrak Station to HoustonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 43m

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus StationbusFlixBus 2510
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown HoustonbusFlixBus N2211
    21h 30m
    $116–214

  4. Drive 871.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Houstoncar871.9 mi
    15h 44m
    $160–230

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeSTL - HOU
    6h 42m
    $145–761

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeSTL - IAH
    6h 59m
    $183–491

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planePIA - HOU
    9h 11m

  8. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planePIA - IAH
    9h 3m

  9. Train, bus via Longview (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to LongviewtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to HoustonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 59m

  10. Train, bus via Longview #2

    1. Take the train from Springfield to LongviewtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus StationbusGreyhound US1152
    21h 54m
    $107–341

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Downtown Houston via Memphis Bus Station in around 21h 30m.

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