There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to Ohio by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)SPI - CLE
4h 43m$92–480Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Dayton
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dayton (DAY)SPI - DAY
5h 32m$66–339Bus via Indianapolis
- 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 Columbus
9h 24m$94–158Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
12h 3m$84–267Drive 376.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Columbus376.9 mi
6h 20m$69–100Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)SPI - CVG
6h 26m$117–622Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)STL - CLE
5h 37m$194–530Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)STL - CMH
6h$273–610Bus
- 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 Union Station to Columbus
10h 25m$94–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to ColumbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
11h 48m$71–152
Springfield to Ohio by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Ohio is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Ohio is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Ohio. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Columbus via Champaign and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Springfield and Ohio is 443 miles. The road distance is 379.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Ohio without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 9h 24m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Springfield to Ohio, including transfers.
Springfield to Ohio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Ohio is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 9h 24m.
Springfield to Ohio bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Ohio is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 5:23 PM in Springfield and 6:23 PM in Ohio.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Ohio, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Columbus via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 9h 24m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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 Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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
- 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 Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Ohio is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Springfield to Ohio.
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