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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Waco by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Waco

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Waco (ACT)plane plane STL - ACT
    7h 18m
    $171–574

  2. Drive  820.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Wacocar car 820.5 mi
    13h 36m
    $141–203

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Wacobus bus Chicago
    19h 47m
    $223–247

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Wacobus bus Dallas / ...
    21h 11m
    $491–742

  5. Train, fly to Dallas, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane STL - DAL
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 23m
    $149–537

  6. Train, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane STL - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin to Wacobus bus
    10h 1m
    $296–828

  7. Train, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane STL - DFW
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 39m
    $151–564

Springfield to Waco by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Springfield to Waco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 742.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Waco via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign in around 19h 47m.

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