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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Springfield by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    5h 27m
    $188–295

  2. Drive 184.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Springfieldcar car 184.1 mi
    3h 28m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 13m
    $53–109

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane COU - SPI
    5h 51m
    $129–423

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    6h 20m
    $38–70

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane COU - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 25m
    $135–434

Columbia to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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