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How to get fromLouisville to Springfieldby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisville to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 25m
    $53–94

  2. Drive  273.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Springfieldcar car 273.7 mi
    6h 21m
    $50–73

  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SDF - SPI
    6h 15m
    $91–480

  4. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SDF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 31m
    $96–479

Louisville to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours.

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