There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SPI - DCA
5h 9m$194–1,017Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h$105–191Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
21h 39m$122–346Drive 763.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Washingtoncar 763.3 mi
13h 34m$140–202Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane STL - DCA
5h 26m$278–1,552
Springfield to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $190 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
The distance between Springfield and Washington is 686 miles. The road distance is 767.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington without a car is to train which takes 21h 39m and costs $120 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Springfield to Washington, including transfers.
Springfield to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $190 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 21h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 22h.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and Breeze Airways fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,400
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 7:47 AM in Springfield and 8:47 AM in Washington.
Springfield to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington is 768 miles. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Springfield to Washington.
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