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How to get fromSpringfield to Tucsonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Tucson (TUS)planeSPI - TUS
    8h 35m
    $284–1,217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus
    35h 55m
    $161–452

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Tucson Amtrak StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 4h
    $170–550

  4. Drive 1,513.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Tucsoncar1,513.7 mi
    25h 17m
    $277–399

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tucson (TUS)planeSTL - TUS
    9h 35m
    $371–1,657

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Tucson (TUS)planePIA - TUS
    9h 36m

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSTL - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
    9h 21m
    $475–741

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)planeMDW - TUS
    9h 25m
    $292–1,371

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)planeORD - TUS
    10h 7m
    $258–1,182

Springfield to Tucson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Tucson (TUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Tucson via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 35h 55m.

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