There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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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)SPI - DCA
5h 52m$154–767Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
21h 55m$107–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union StationFloridian / ...
21h 39m$127–659Drive 763.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Washington763.2 mi
13h 21m$140–202Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)STL - DCA
5h 26m$221–1,158Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
24h 14m$197–648
Springfield to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to bus which costs $100 - $290 and takes 21h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $220 - $1,200.
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 21h 55m.
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 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 52m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 21h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 21h 55m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies 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.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
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
- $27–260
- 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
- $100–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- 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
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–29
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
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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 4:04 PM in Springfield and 5:04 PM 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 21m to drive from Springfield to Washington.
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