There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Missouri by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
7h 15m$47–119Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas CityLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 8m$45–200Drive 309.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Kansas City309.1 mi
5h 16m$57–82
Springfield to Missouri by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Missouri is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Missouri is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Missouri station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Missouri. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Metro Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Springfield and Missouri is 347 miles. The road distance is 310.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Missouri without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Springfield to Missouri, including transfers.
Springfield to Missouri bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Missouri is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Missouri, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Missouri bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Missouri is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Springfield to Missouri.
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