There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Kansas by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)SPI - MHK
6h 11m$106–432Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus StopGreyhound US0136
11h 30m$88–166Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton
- Take the bus from Newton to Wichita Amtrak Station
14h 29mDrive 498.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Wichita498.4 mi
8h 28m$91–132Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)SPI - ICT
5h 27m$176–844Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kansas City
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)SPI - MCI
7h 11m$94–487Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)STL - ICT
5h 7m$193–1,034
Springfield to Kansas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kansas is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kansas is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $190 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Kansas. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Springfield and Kansas is 390 miles. The road distance is 501.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kansas without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Springfield to Kansas, including transfers.
Springfield to Kansas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kansas is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 30m.
Springfield to Kansas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kansas is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Springfield to Kansas.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kansas, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wichita Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 30m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kansas City via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Newton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- 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 St Louis Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Newton to Wichita Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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