What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Springfield is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Springfield is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Springfield. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

How far is it from The Villages to Springfield?

The distance between The Villages and Springfield is 998 miles. The road distance is 996.2 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 21h 37m and costs $170 - $350.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Springfield?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from The Villages to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Springfield bus from?

The Villages to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Villages to Springfield bus arrive?

The Villages to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

What is the time difference between The Villages and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind The Villages. It is currently 8:59 AM in The Villages and 7:59 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from The Villages to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Springfield is 996 miles. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from The Villages to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 48+ hotels available in Springfield.

The Villages to Springfield - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from The Villages to Springfield by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
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1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal A
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)MCO - SPI
5h 40m
$152–619
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ocala to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
21h 37m
$171–349
Drive 990.4 mi
1. Drive from The Villages to Springfield990.4 mi
16h 58m
$181–262
Taxi to Orlando Sanford, fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Orlando Sanford (SFB)
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)SFB - PIA
3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
7h 17m
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal A
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MCO - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
8h 41m
$189–540
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
25h 44m
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonville
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Dublin
3. Take the bus from Chevron - Dublin to Atlanta
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
27h 49m

Orlando (MCO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

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Distance: 992.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from The Villages to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Ocala, Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, Gainesville, Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 37m.

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