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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CVG - SPI
    5h 23m
    $100–568

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oxford 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
    12h 5m
    $46–103

  3. 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
    $146–228

  4. 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

  5. Drive  312 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Springfield Stationcar car 312 mi
    5h 20m
    $57–83

  6. 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 49m
    $106–578

  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 17m
    $76–123

Cincinnati to Springfield Station by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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 Station via Chicago Bus Station and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 11h 17m.

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