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

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MDT - SPI
    7h 27m
    $177–871

  2. Drive 728.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Springfieldcar car 728.5 mi
    12h 32m
    $133–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    22h 11m
    $282–622

  4. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    22h 51m
    $152–272

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    22h 56m
    $137–269

Carlisle to Springfield by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Springfield via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 11m.

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