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 46m$198–1,024Bus
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$136–264Train (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$212–494Drive 764.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Washington, DCcar 764.4 mi
13h 37m$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 49m$279–1,459
Springfield to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington, DC is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $190 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington, DC 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, DC 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, DC is 692 miles. The road distance is 768.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington, DC without a car is to train which takes 21h 39m and costs $210 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 46m and costs $190 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $500 and takes 21h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $270 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- 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 Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–2,600
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 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
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
- $40–95
- 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
- $170–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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
- $26–45
- 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
- $110–220
- 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 9:46 PM in Springfield and 10:46 PM 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 769 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Springfield to Washington, DC.
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