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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    7h 55m
    $80–168

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 20m
    $67–130

  3. Drive 376.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Springfieldcar car 376.7 mi
    6h 16m
    $69–100

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BMI - SGF
    6h 25m
    $82–381

  5. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CMI - SGF
    6h 18m
    $107–417

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    6h 16m
    $113–436

Bloomington to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield CU Transit Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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