There are 3 ways to get from Mount Vernon to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0185 / ...
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 8m$50–99Drive 129.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Vernon to Springfieldcar 129.8 mi
2h 53m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0185 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 20m$36–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Vernon to Springfield is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Vernon to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Vernon to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Mount Vernon and Springfield is 177 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Vernon to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 8m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Mount Vernon to Springfield, including transfers.
Mount Vernon to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mount Vernon station.
Mount Vernon to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Vernon to Springfield is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Mount Vernon to Springfield.
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What companies run services between Mount Vernon, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Mount Vernon to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Mount Vernon and St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 20m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- 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
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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