There are 4 ways to get from Alton to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
4h 9m$81–125Drive 232 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Springfieldcar 232 mi
4h 1m$43–62Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane STL - SGF
5h$161–579Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SPI - SGF
6h 18m$126–468
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Alton and Springfield is 236 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Alton to Springfield, including transfers.
Alton to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Louis station.
The best way to get from Alton to Springfield is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 5h.
Alton to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield CU Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Springfield is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Alton to Springfield.
What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alton Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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