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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RDU - SPI
    7h 9m
    $103–472

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    20h 45m
    $164–265

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    30h 2m
    $664–1,132

  4. Drive  791.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Springfieldcar car 791.9 mi
    13h 51m
    $145–209

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 47m
    $157–694

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane RDU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    10h

Durham to Springfield by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 674.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 45m.

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