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How to get fromCharleston to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to Springfield by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CHS - SPI
    7h 22m
    $115–515

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    29h 21m
    $219–369

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    33h 5m
    $831–1,306

  4. Drive  854.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Springfieldcar car 854.3 mi
    17h 36m
    $156–226

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CHS - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 49m
    $163–673

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CHS - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 54m
    $119–520

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane CHS - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 5m
    $122–524

  8. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane CHS - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 38m

Charleston to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Springfield via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 33h 5m.

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