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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SPI - LEX
    6h 53m
    $76–359

  2. Drive 352.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Lexingtoncar car 352.4 mi
    7h 51m
    $65–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 12m
    $108–203

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 10m
    $108–254

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DEC - LEX
    9h 12m
    $174–480

  6. 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PIA - LEX
    9h 56m

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120
    14h 32m
    $97–186

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Lexington via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 12h 12m.

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