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

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There are 7 ways to get from Harrisburg to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MDT - SPI
    5h 59m
    $90–429

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    20h 10m
    $270–589

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    20h 50m
    $147–244

  4. Drive 742.8 mi

    1. Drive from Harrisburg to Springfieldcar car 742.8 mi
    12h 47m
    $136–196

  5. Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MDT - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 12m
    $95–429

  6. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SCE - SPI
    6h 53m
    $98–430

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    20h 55m
    $135–252

Harrisburg to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrisburg to Springfield via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 10m.

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