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How to get fromHastings to Springfieldby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Hastings to Springfield by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 17m
    $191–375

  2. Drive 513.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hastings to Springfieldcar car 513.4 mi
    8h 56m
    $94–136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    15h 6m
    $162–268

  4. Taxi to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane EAR - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    14h 33m
    $198–550

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hastings Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    16h 58m
    $263–557

  6. Taxi to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane EAR - PIA
    3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 8m
    $202–548

  7. Taxi to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane EAR - SPI
    7h 14m
    $192–539

  8. Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LNK - SPI
    9h 12m
    $234–768

  9. Taxi to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Hastings to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EAR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 51m
    $215–557

Hastings to Springfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601 mi
  • Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between Hastings, NE, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Hastings to Springfield via Grand Island Bus Station, Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 15h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hastings Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 58m.

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