There are 8 ways to get from Arlington to Springfield by plane, train, night bus, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Dallas to St. Louis, train • 6h 23m
Cheapest option
Train • 20h
6 alternative options
Fly Dallas/Ft.Worth to Peoria, bus • 8h 47m
Bus • 21h 50m
Drive • 12h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Springfield is to train which costs $45 - $280 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Arlington to Springfield is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs $370 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Dallas, Tx - Grand Prairie, Convention Center Station, Dallas Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
The distance between Arlington and Springfield is 683 miles. The road distance is 749.2 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 20h and costs $45 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Arlington to Springfield, including transfers.
Arlington to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
The best way to get from Arlington to Springfield is to train which takes 20h and costs $45 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 21h 50m.
Arlington to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington to Springfield is 749 miles. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Arlington to Springfield.
- Distance: 683 miles
- Duration: 6h 23m
What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30 - $250 and the journey takes 18h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arlington to Springfield via Grand Prairie, Dallas, Tx - Grand Prairie, Dallas, Tx - 801, Sth Riverfront Blvd, Convention Center Station, Lamar @ Commerce - N - Ns, Dallas Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Champaign
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $600
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Champaign via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $600
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350 - $550
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Peoria via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350 - $550
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $550
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Bloomington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $550
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Dallas to St. Louis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
Flights from Dallas to St. Louis via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Peoria via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $550
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $23
- Child Coach - short notice
- $14 - $25
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $13 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $15 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19 - $30
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $29 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $75
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $13 - $80
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $20
- Child Coach - short notice
- $10 - $22
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $12 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $13 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16 - $27
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $26 - $80
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $65
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $9 - $70
Train from Dallas to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $110
- Child Coach - short notice
- $50 - $90
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $50 - $160
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $55 - $160
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $70 - $200
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $100 - $320
- Business Seat - short notice
- $110 - $330
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $85 - $250
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Night bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria, IL to Springfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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