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How to get fromKansas City Airport (MCI) to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MCI - SPI
    4h 14m
    $106–507

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    8h 50m
    $50–101

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 31m
    $110–250

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Springfieldrideshare rideshare 308.1 mi
    5h 22m

  5. Drive 308.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Springfieldcar car 308.1 mi
    5h 22m
    $57–82

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    4h 21m
    $118–630

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MCI - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 52m
    $110–513

Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Springfield by bus and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via East Village - Bay C, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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