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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 6 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

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane SPI - AVP
    8h 36m
    $214–967

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    24h 45m
    $146–290

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 52m
    $251–542

  4. Drive 843.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Scrantoncar car 843.3 mi
    14h 20m
    $154–223

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane DEC - AVP
    7h 14m
    $257–738

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus bus 770
    26h 20m
    $157–346

Springfield to Scranton by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines flies 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 and Harrisburg, Pa in around 24h 45m.

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