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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RIC - SPI
    5h 27m
    $144–540

  2. Drive  826 mi

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    1. Drive from Chester to Springfieldcar car 826 mi
    14h 27m
    $142–204

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    25h 31m
    $222–332

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    25h 52m
    $620–995

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane RIC - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 28m
    $150–540

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 31m.

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