There are 4 ways to get from Macon to Springfield by car, bus, shuttle, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus
best- Drive from Macon to Columbiacar
- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
7h 34m$74–116Drive 219.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macon to Springfieldcar 219.2 mi
3h 58m$40–58Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Macon to Columbia
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane COU - SGF
6h 40m$144–490Train, bus
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
8h 19m$171–262
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macon to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Macon to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Macon and Springfield is 349 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.
The best way to get from Macon to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Macon to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Springfield is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Macon to Springfield.
There are 100+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Macon, MO, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Macon to Springfield. However, you can drive to Columbia, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to Kansas City, then take the bus to Springfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Macon to Springfield in around 3h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Macon to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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