There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
4h 54m$70–150Drive 191.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Springfieldcar 191.9 mi
3h 35m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 28m$69–106Fly
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane COU - SPI
5h 59m$156–454
Jefferson City to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jefferson City Station station and arriving at Springfield. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Springfield is 219 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Jefferson City Station to Springfield takes 4h 54m including transfers and departs once daily.
Jefferson City to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $460 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Jefferson City and St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Jefferson City to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Springfield is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Jefferson City to Springfield.
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