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

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Holdregetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi taxi
    14h 18m
    $280–499

  2. Drive 558.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Kearneycar car 558.5 mi
    9h 25m
    $102–148

  3. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kearneybus bus
    17h 5m
    $115–209

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DEC - EAR
    14h 19m
    $227–573

  5. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holdregetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi taxi
    18h
    $348–656

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearneybus bus Greyhound US0123S
    20h 15m
    $125–239

  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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane PIA - EAR
    9h 12m
    $135–461

Springfield to Kearney by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield to Kearney via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, and Des Moines in around 17h 5m.

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