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How to get fromWashington to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DCA - SPI
    4h 42m
    $136–658

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BWI - SPI
    7h 23m
    $106–1,052

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    21h 43m
    $261–663

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    22h 15m
    $145–228

  5. Drive  764.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Springfieldcar car 764.7 mi
    13h 32m
    $140–202

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    5h 46m
    $159–498

Washington to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 43m.

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