There are 6 ways to get from Utica to Springfield by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)SYR - SPI
7h 9m$184–918Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
18h 17m$93–301Bus
- Take the bus from Utica to Syracuse254
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
22h 9m$136–365Drive 874.9 mi
- Drive from Utica to Springfield874.9 mi
15h 18m$160–231Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)SYR - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
10h$230–791Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ALB - SPI
9h 43m$194–1,000
Utica to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Springfield is to train which costs $90 - $310 and takes 18h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Utica and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Utica station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
The distance between Utica and Springfield is 798 miles. The road distance is 880 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs $90 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Utica to Springfield, including transfers.
Utica to Springfield bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.
Utica to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Springfield is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs $90 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $370 and takes 22h 9m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Chicago in around 22h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Albany County Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–180
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $90–230
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–550
- Business Class
- $200–550
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $29–40
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $40–95
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Utica to Springfield bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Springfield is 1h behind Utica. It is currently 6:46 PM in Utica and 5:46 PM in Springfield.
Utica to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Springfield is 880 miles. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Utica to Springfield.
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