There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Newark by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)SPI - EWR
6h 22m$80–362Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Station
21h 14m$159–348Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationLake Shore Limited / ...
24h 57m$177–1,177Drive 892.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Newark892.9 mi
15h 27m$163–236Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)SPI - LGA
5h 53m$89–404Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)STL - EWR
6h 4m$152–522Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)STL - LGA
7h 1m$196–524Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0421
26h 53m$118–244Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn StationCardinal
31h 22m$206–677
Springfield to Newark by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Newark is to train and bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 26h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Newark is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Champaign and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Newark station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Chicago Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 57m.
The distance between Springfield and Newark is 832 miles. The road distance is 898.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Newark without a car is to bus which takes 21h 14m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Springfield to Newark, including transfers.
Springfield to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Newark is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $80 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 21h 14m, you could also train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, which costs $170 - $1,200 and takes 24h 57m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Spirit Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Newark Penn Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 21h 14m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
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 Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Newark bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Newark is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 7:07 PM in Springfield and 8:07 PM in Newark.
Springfield to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Newark is 898 miles. It takes approximately 15h 27m to drive from Springfield to Newark.
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