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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Lakeland by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Orlando, train

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Orlando (MCO)planeSPI - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 2m
    $195–694

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
    25h 25m
    $132–267

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
    24h 39m
    $136–256

  4. Drive 1,050.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Lakelandcar1,050.2 mi
    17h 58m
    $192–277

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Orlando (MCO)planeSTL - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 18m
    $172–514

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)planeSTL - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
    10h 34m
    $209–577

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jacksonville (JAX)planeSTL - JAX
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 30m
    $198–983

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)planeSTL - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
    12h 54m
    $212–938

Springfield to Lakeland by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 25h 25m.

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