There are 7 ways to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (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.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DAY - SPI
4h 56m$184–827Drive 324.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield324.4 mi
5h 35m$60–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
9h 44m$125–231Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
12h 6m$137–506Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Decatur Airport (DEC)DAY - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 55m$250–750Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
11h 30m$104–179Bus, train via Chicago #2
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
12h 49m$81–467
Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs $250 - $750.
The distance between Wright-Patterson AFB and Springfield is 314 miles. The road distance is 326.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 44m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield, including transfers.
The best way to get from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 30m.
Springfield is 1h behind Wright-Patterson AFB. It is currently 11:55 PM in Wright-Patterson AFB and 10:55 PM in Springfield.
Yes, the driving distance between Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield.
There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wright-Patterson AFB to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Harshman Rd @ Brandt Pike, Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 30m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Dayton to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–90
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide














