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

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There are 7 ways to get from Canton to Springfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Akron to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CAK - SPI
    7h 53m
    $78–369

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canton to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    15h
    $76–182

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canton to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    13h 34m
    $179–400

  4. Drive 501.2 mi

    1. Drive from Canton to Springfieldcar car 501.2 mi
    8h 38m
    $92–133

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canton to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CLE - SPI
    7h 33m
    $101–500

  6. Fly Akron to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CAK - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 21m
    $83–377

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canton to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    15h 40m
    $97–215

Canton to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Canton, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canton to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Cleveland and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h.

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