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How to get fromLos Angeles to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LAX - SPI
    8h 10m
    $122–450

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    42h 55m
    $366–539

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    43h 22m

  4. Drive  1,863.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Springfieldcar car 1,863.3 mi
    30h 48m
    $319–460

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ONT - SPI
    9h 5m
    $167–600

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 26m
    $181–331

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SNA - SPI
    11h 2m
    $161–642

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BUR - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 58m
    $190–747

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 10h
    $1,300–2,200

Los Angeles to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration42h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,650.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 42h 55m.

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