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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Metropolis by bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 53m
    $66–98

  2. Drive 216.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Metropoliscar car 216.2 mi
    4h 18m
    $40–57

  3. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane DEC - PAH
    4h 46m
    $247–828

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 36m
    $76–129

  5. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane SPI - PAH
    8h 56m
    $154–707

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Paducah Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) twice daily.

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