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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bethesda to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DCA - SPI
    6h 19m
    $138–673

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BWI - SPI
    7h 44m
    $113–1,119

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    22h 32m
    $512–812

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    23h 57m
    $157–247

  5. Drive  756.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bethesda to Springfieldcar car 756.9 mi
    13h 18m
    $139–200

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 22m
    $187–524

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BWI - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 51m
    $177–1,340

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAD - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 6m
    $157–693

Bethesda to Springfield by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$512Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Springfield via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 32m.

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