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How to get fromDenver Airport (DEN) to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DEN - SPI
    5h 5m
    $114–473

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DEN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    5h 33m
    $106–437

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    20h 31m
    $325–670

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate Abus bus Ab1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    21h 38m
    $152–283

  5. Drive 839.2 mi

    1. Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Springfieldcar car 839.2 mi
    14h 58m
    $154–222

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DEN - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    5h 21m
    $213–277

Denver Airport (DEN) to Springfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$325Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A, US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate D, Union Station, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 38m.

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