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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORF - SPI
    5h 25m
    $186–728

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphiabus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
    30h
    $143–316

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
    29h 58m
    $206–1,134

  4. Drive 920.5 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Springfieldcar920.5 mi
    15h 45m
    $168–243

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORF - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    5h 53m
    $252–651

Virginia Beach to Springfield by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Springfield via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 58m.

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