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How to get fromSpringfield to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane SPI - SCE
    6h 7m
    $85–422

  2. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    17h 16m
    $392–686

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    19h 44m
    $135–215

  4. Drive  693.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to State Collegecar car 693.1 mi
    12h 19m
    $119–172

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane DEC - SCE
    9h 51m
    $91–421

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane PIA - SCE
    8h 23m

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    8h 17m
    $158–469

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane BMI - SCE
    9h 47m
    $106–437

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 58m
    $190–341

Springfield to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to State College via Chicago and State College in around 19h 44m.

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