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

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

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  1. 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 2510 / ...
    6h 50m
    $54–99

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    8h 3m
    $120–250

  3. Drive 308.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Springfieldcar car 308.5 mi
    5h 16m
    $57–82

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MCI - SPI
    6h 5m
    $104–517

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane MCI - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $200–630

  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
    6h 12m
    $118–668

Kansas City to Springfield by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 8h 3m.

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