There are 8 ways to get from McKinney to Springfield by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus to Dallas, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DAL - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
8h 2m$139–633Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
cheapest- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane DFW - BMI
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
8h 53m$104–453Bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
16h 30m$112–213Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Springfieldtrain Texas Eagle
20h 22m$306–604Drive 694.7 mi
- Drive from McKinney to Springfieldcar 694.7 mi
11h 38m$127–184Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DFW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
8h 47m$381–680Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane DFW - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
8h 26m$114–457Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DFW - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
9h 14m$109–448
McKinney to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to Springfield is to bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from McKinney to Springfield is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 2m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to Springfield. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Tulsa Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from McKinney station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Parker Road Station and arriving at Springfield via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.
The distance between McKinney and Springfield is 698 miles. The road distance is 698.7 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from McKinney to Springfield, including transfers.
McKinney to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.
McKinney to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from McKinney to Springfield is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 20h 22m.
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Tulsa Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 18h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Dallas to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dallas to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- 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
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
McKinney to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
McKinney to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to Springfield is 699 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from McKinney to Springfield.
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