What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Springfield is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 22h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $240 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

How far is it from Washington to Springfield?

The distance between Washington and Springfield is 691 miles. The road distance is 769 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 21h 35m and costs $140 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Springfield?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Washington to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Springfield bus from?

Washington to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Springfield train from?

Washington to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Springfield?

The best way to get from Washington to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $240 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $800 and takes 21h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Washington to Springfield bus arrive?

Washington to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 10:20 AM in Washington and 9:20 AM in Springfield.

Where does the Washington to Springfield train arrive?

Washington to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Springfield is 769 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Washington to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Springfield?

Book your Washington to Springfield train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Springfield?

Book your Washington to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Washington to Springfield - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DCA - SPI
5h 38m
$246–1,320
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
22h 45m
$106–225
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
21h 35m
$140–793
Drive 764.5 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Springfield764.5 mi
13h 18m
$140–202
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)BWI - SPI
6h 23m
$116–1,112
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)DCA - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
6h 53m
$253–1,361
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)BWI - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
7h 13m
$163–1,003

Washington to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 686.8 mi
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 35m.

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