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How to get fromKansas City to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Springfield by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    8h 3m
    $110–250

  2. Drive 310.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Springfieldcar car 310.9 mi
    5h 20m
    $57–82

  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MCI - SPI
    6h 1m
    $104–507

  4. 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
    6h 8m
    $118–668

  5. 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
    7h 39m
    $110–518

Kansas City to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 8h 3m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.

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