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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane XNA - SPI
    5h 14m
    $169–577

  2. Drive 423.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fayetteville to Springfieldcar car 423.5 mi
    7h 43m
    $78–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 55m
    $112–187

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    13h 53m
    $172–336

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane XNA - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 3m
    $170–588

  6. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Memphisbus bus Jefferson Lines 0123
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510
    14h 20m
    $143–225

Fayetteville to Springfield by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Fayetteville, AR, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fayetteville to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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