There are 2 ways to get from Kirksville to Springfield by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Plata Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 53m$126–205Drive 183.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kirksville to Springfieldcar 183.7 mi
3h 45m$34–49
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirksville to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kirksville to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Kirksville and Springfield is 268 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kirksville to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kirksville to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirksville to Springfield is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Kirksville to Springfield.
There are 50+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Kirksville, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kirksville to Springfield. However, you can take the taxi to La Plata Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Springfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Kirksville to Springfield in around 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Plata Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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