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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus 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 45m
    $59–111

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    12h 23m
    $151–330

  3. Drive 378.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Springfieldcar car 378.7 mi
    6h 25m
    $70–100

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane CMH - SPI
    5h 56m
    $91–460

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CMH - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 33m
    $835–971

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane CMH - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 46m
    $97–471

Columbus to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.

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