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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeSPI - AVP
    4h 36m
    $124–447

  2. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeBMI - AVP
    7h 32m
    $119–444

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
    20h 52m
    $151–777

  4. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus
    24h 45m
    $142–305

  5. Drive 843.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Scrantoncar843.3 mi
    14h 7m
    $154–223

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planeDEC - AVP
    7h 11m
    $227–568

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)planePIA - AVP
    7h 39m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus
    26h 20m
    $124–242

Springfield to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Scranton, PA via Chicago, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg, PA in around 24h 45m.

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