There are 6 ways to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane SDF - SPI
4h 51m$86–425Drive 279.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfieldcar 279.9 mi
6h 31m$52–74Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
11h 52m$108–196Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Springfield279.9 mi
6h 31mFly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane SDF - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
6h 15m$91–431Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane SDF - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
7h 22m$92–433
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $85 - $430.
The distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) and Springfield is 246 miles. The road distance is 281.5 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 52m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield, including transfers.
Springfield is 1h behind Louisville Airport (SDF). It is currently 11:27 AM in Louisville Airport (SDF) and 10:27 AM in Springfield.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield is 282 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Louisville Airport (SDF) and Springfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Louisville Airport (SDF), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Sarasota/Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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