There are 3 ways to get from Fairfield to Springfield by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 25m$147–210Drive 180.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield to Springfieldcar 180.3 mi
3h 55m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Pleasant to Peoriabus Btw 1402
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Mount Pleasant and arriving at Springfield via Peoria Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Fairfield and Springfield is 212 miles. The road distance is 181.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Fairfield to Springfield, including transfers.
Fairfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Mount Pleasant station.
Fairfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Peoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Springfield is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Fairfield to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Fairfield, IA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fairfield to Springfield via Mount Pleasant and Peoria Amtrak Station in around 5h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Mount Pleasant to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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