There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Washington DC 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
4h 57m$186–971Drive 763.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Washington DCcar 763.3 mi
13h 34m$140–202Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
21h 34m$265–591Bus
- 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 37m$153–303Train 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
6h 5m$263–1,367
Springfield to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Chicago Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.
The distance between Springfield and Washington DC is 693 miles. The road distance is 767.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 21h 34m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Springfield to Washington DC, including transfers.
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 21h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 22h 37m.
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 DC via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 21h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–2,600
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
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
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- $29–50
- 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
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington DC is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 8:58 AM in Springfield and 9:58 AM in Washington DC.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington DC is 768 miles. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Springfield to Washington DC.
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