What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to The Villages?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to The Villages is to drive which costs $180 - $260 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to The Villages?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to The Villages is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 39m and costs $200 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and The Villages?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to The Villages. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station, JRTC Bay H and Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.

How far is it from Springfield to The Villages?

The distance between Springfield and The Villages is 999 miles. The road distance is 993.7 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to The Villages without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to The Villages without a car is to bus which takes 21h 31m and costs $170 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to The Villages?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Springfield to The Villages, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to The Villages bus from?

Springfield to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Springfield to The Villages bus arrive?

Springfield to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and The Villages?

The Villages is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 7:10 PM in Springfield and 8:10 PM in The Villages.

Can I drive from Springfield to The Villages?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to The Villages is 994 miles. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Springfield to The Villages.

Where can I stay near The Villages?

There are 257+ hotels available in The Villages.

Springfield to The Villages - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to The Villages by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Orlando, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Orlando (MCO)SPI - MCO
2. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depot
4h 39m
$209–722
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesville
3. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Ocala
21h 31m
$170–338
Drive 987.9 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to The Villages987.9 mi
16h 55m
$181–261
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Orlando (MCO)STL - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depot
7h 55m
$186–542
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tampa, shuttle
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)STL - TPA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
9h 7m
$231–587
Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, taxi
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)PIA - SFB
3. Take the taxi from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to The Villages
6h 47m
Train to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, fly to Orlando Sanford, taxi
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)BLV - SFB
3. Take the taxi from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to The Villages
7h 19m
$239–625
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jacksonville (JAX)STL - JAX
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
12h 15m
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
25h 26m
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Chevron - Dublin
3. Take the bus from Dublin to Jacksonville
4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
28h 6m

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Orlando (MCO) flights

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Distance: 993.5 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to The Villages via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Gainesville, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, and Ocala in around 21h 31m.

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