There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Plantation by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Miami International Airport, train
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SPI - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
7h 20m$130–576Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus
28h 29m$192–335Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2d 2h$548–1,309Drive 1,239.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Plantationcar 1,239.4 mi
20h 56m$227–327Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SPI - FLL
6h 47m$137–625Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane STL - FLL
7h 34m$530–1,166Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane STL - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
7h 57m$583–1,017
Springfield to Plantation by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Plantation is to bus which costs $190 - $340 and takes 28h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Plantation is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Plantation. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Broward County Detention Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Plantation station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Springfield and Plantation is 1153 miles. The road distance is 1246.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Plantation without a car is to bus which takes 28h 29m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Springfield to Plantation, including transfers.
Springfield to Plantation bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Plantation train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Plantation is to bus which takes 28h 29m and costs $190 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Plantation, Broward County, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Broward County Detention Center in around 28h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Broward Boulevard/Northwest 31st Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station, and Tri-Rail/Fort Lauderdale Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Miami International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Tri-RailCustomerExperience@sfrta.fl.gov
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Plantation bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Plantation is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:16 AM in Springfield and 5:16 AM in Plantation.
Springfield to Plantation train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Plantation is 1247 miles. It takes approximately 20h 56m to drive from Springfield to Plantation.
There are 4291+ hotels available in Plantation.




