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How to get fromSpringfield to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSPI - PHL
    5h 6m
    $94–437

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    23h 44m
    $176–1,003

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Allentownbus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphiabus
    24h 45m
    $162–302

  4. Drive 840.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Philadelphiacar840.5 mi
    14h 16m
    $154–222

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeDEC - PHL
    5h 40m
    $197–558

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSTL - PHL
    6h 20m
    $191–527

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0421
    24h 50m
    $119–237

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street StationtrainCardinal
    30h 10m
    $196–577

Springfield to Philadelphia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 23h 44m.

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