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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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)plane plane SPI - IAH
    6h 31m
    $106–471

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

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PIA - IAH
    8h 52m
    $101–452

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Marshall Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 43m
    $243–495

  4. 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 Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    25h 40m
    $182–336

  5. Drive 871.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Houstoncar car 871.9 mi
    15h 46m
    $160–230

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    6h 38m
    $201–1,060

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    6h 56m
    $121–612

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

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane PIA - HOU
    8h 43m
    $166–840

  9. Train, bus via Longview (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 59m
    $244–498

Springfield to Houston by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines fly 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 St Louis Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 25h 40m.

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