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How to get fromLake Charles to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Charles to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LCH - SGF
    4h 24m
    $97–423

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    21h 15m
    $148–234

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    29h 2m
    $515–823

  4. Drive  571 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Springfieldcar car 571 mi
    10h 48m
    $105–151

Lake Charles to Springfield by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Springfield CU Transit Center via Downtown Houston and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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