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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BTV - SPI
    6h 55m
    $125–618

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    24h 40m
    $369–779

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    34h 28m
    $239–404

  4. Drive 1,049.2 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Springfieldcar car 1,049.2 mi
    19h 24m
    $192–277

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane BTV - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 7m
    $131–579

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    35h 20m
    $234–485

Burlington to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Burlington, VT, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Breeze Airways fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Springfield via Schenectady and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 40m.

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