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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BDL - SPI
    7h 28m
    $116–519

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    25h 18m
    $614–981

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 33m
    $206–322

  4. Drive  1,013.2 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Springfieldcar car 1,013.2 mi
    18h 7m
    $185–268

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane BDL - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 31m
    $117–528

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    28h 45m
    $218–342

Hartford to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$614Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfield via Springfield and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 18m.

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