There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky 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 to Covington
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane SPI - CVG
4h 59m$111–619Drive 273.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Louisvillecar 273.7 mi
6h 22m$50–73Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
9h 35m$77–119Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
12h 33m$74–167Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane SPI - SDF
6h 54m$90–500Fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane SPI - LEX
9h 20m$71–359Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
9h 38m$77–144
Springfield to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kentucky is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Springfield and Kentucky is 293 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Springfield to Kentucky, including transfers.
Springfield to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 9h 35m.
Springfield to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 5:26 PM in Springfield and 6:26 PM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- 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
- $14–25
- 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 Evansville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kentucky is 275 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Springfield to Kentucky.
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