The average train between Plainfield and Springfield takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Plainfield to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Plainfield and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Springfield at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Springfield station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Plainfield to Springfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Plainfield to Springfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Springfield station.
The distance between Plainfield and Springfield is 222.8 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Springfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 58m.