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How to get fromLincoln to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lincoln to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LNK - SPI
    5h 51m
    $114–619

  2. Drive 429.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Lincoln to Springfieldcar car 429.5 mi
    7h 19m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    12h 55m
    $110–195

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train
    16h 13m
    $199–365

  5. Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane LNK - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 29m
    $120–630

  6. Bus to Omaha, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane OMA - SPI
    8h 6m
    $120–494

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Lincoln, NE, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Springfield via Lincoln Bus Depot, Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 12h 55m.

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