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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CVG - SPI
    5h 31m
    $106–618

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 40m
    $48–135

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    14h 5m
    $214–410

  4. Drive  312 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Springfieldcar car 312 mi
    5h 19m
    $57–83

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CVG - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 31m
    $112–628

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 4m
    $147–229

  7. Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    11h 5m
    $82–124

Cincinnati to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 40m.

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