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How to get fromSpringfield to Lake of the Ozarksby train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lake of the Ozarks by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Amtrak StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Amtrak Station to Lake of the Ozarkstaxi
    5h 31m
    $135–183

  2. Drive 232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Lake of the Ozarkscar232.3 mi
    4h 24m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake of the Ozarkstaxi
    7h 43m
    $139–186

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)planeSPI - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake of the Ozarkscar
    7h 20m
    $80–374

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)planeDEC - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lake of the Ozarkscar
    5h 52m
    $183–495

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lake of the Ozarks, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Lake of the Ozarks. However, you can take the train to Jefferson City Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Lake of the Ozarks. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Lake of the Ozarks.

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