There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to University of Missouri by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Amtrak StationLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City Amtrak Station to University of Missouri
5h 14m$148–247Drive 184.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to University of Missouri184.3 mi
3h 29m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ColumbiaGreyhound US0175s
5h 57m$43–71Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)SPI - COU
6h 23m$119–422Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ColumbiaGreyhound US0175s
6h$43–99Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)DEC - COU
4h 56m$222–543
Springfield to University of Missouri by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to University of Missouri is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to University of Missouri is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to University of Missouri. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Columbia via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Springfield and University of Missouri is 249 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to University of Missouri without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 14m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Springfield to University of Missouri, including transfers.
Springfield to University of Missouri bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to University of Missouri is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $430 and takes 6h 23m.
Springfield to University of Missouri bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to University of Missouri is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Springfield to University of Missouri.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and University of Missouri, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to University of Missouri via St Louis Bus Station and Columbia in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) twice daily.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Decatur Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Jefferson City Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $29–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $28–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $60–250
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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