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How to get fromAtlanta to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ATL - SPI
    5h 44m
    $96–450

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    13h 6m
    $103–169

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    37h 13m
    $827–1,300

  4. Drive  606.8 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Springfieldcar car 606.8 mi
    10h 39m
    $111–160

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ATL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 17m
    $140–590

  6. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATL - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 17m
    $98–448

Atlanta to Springfield by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 6m.

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