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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lima to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Chicagobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 39m
    $79–193

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 40m
    $58–109

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 43m
    $137–312

  4. Drive 339.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lima to Springfieldcar car 339.2 mi
    6h 37m
    $62–90

  5. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane FWA - SPI
    6h 41m
    $95–395

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Chicagobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    10h 40m
    $59–123

  7. Bus to Dayton, fly

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DAY - SPI
    8h 21m
    $109–522

Lima to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Lima, Allen County, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h 40m.

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