There are 3 ways to get from Marion to Springfield by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 56m$85–158Drive 171.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marion to Springfieldcar 171.6 mi
3h 29m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from RMTD Park and Ride to Carbondale,IL - Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
6h 45m$38–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marion to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Marion to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Marion to Springfield. However, there are services departing from RMTD Park and Ride and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Carbondale Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Marion and Springfield is 210 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Marion to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Marion to Springfield, including transfers.
Marion to Springfield bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), depart from RMTD Park and Ride station.
Marion to Springfield bus services, operated by Rides Mass Transit District (RMTD), arrive at Carbondale,IL - Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marion to Springfield is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Marion to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Marion, Williamson County, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Marion to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via RMTD Park and Ride, Carbondale Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 618-253-8761
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridesmtd.com
Bus from RMTD Park and Ride to Carbondale,IL - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- ridesmtd.com
- In-County 1 way
- $3
- Out of county one way
- $5
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