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

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There are 6 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
    $67–134

  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 47m
    $237–728

  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
    $71–189

  5. 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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane PIA - PAH
    9h 18m

  6. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane SPI - PAH
    7h 56m
    $139–607

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest 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 $30–90 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 4 times a day.

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